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July 2008 - Feature

City of Fayetteville Builds A Biodiesel Dispenser

Larry Goill Award Winner David Bragg, fleet operations superintendent for the City of Fayetteville, Ark., helped developed what may be the nation’s first biodiesel dispenser capable of blending at the dispenser.

By Cheryl Knight

In 2007, the City of Fayetteville, Ark., converted 52 percent of its 545 fleet vehicles to biodiesel. It currently saves 2.4 cents per gallon using B-20 versus petroleum diesel.

Tags: B-20, biodiesel, City of Fayetteville, David Bragg, dispenser

January 2008 - Feature

Charlottesville Goes 'Green'

Fleet Manager Jim McClung shows off the City's Toyota Prius.

By Lauren Colin

A city initiative to become more environmentally responsible prompted the Charlottesville Fire Department to pilot-test a Ford Escape Hybrid as an emergency response vehicle.

Tags: B-20, biodiesel, Charlottesville, fire department, green initiative

January 2008 - Feature

The City of Fayetteville Converts to Biodiesel

B-100 biodiesel is received via tanker, into heated and insulated storage tanks, direct from the producer.

By Lisajoyce Vergara

After several years in the making, the City of Fayetteville, Ark.’s attempts to convert its diesel-powered vehicles to biodiesel have become a reality. Last June, out of 545 fleet vehicles, 52 percent were converted to biodiesel.

Tags: B-100, B-20, biodiesel, Fayetteville

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Public Sector Fleets:
Take-Home Vehicles: Ending the Culture of Entitlement

By Mike Antich
When the price of fuel is low and budgets are flush, the issue of take-home vehicles slips under the public radar. However, today’s elevated fuel prices and stretched budgets are prompting the local media and elected officials to question unnecessary use of government vehicles. As a result, there have been a number of backlashes against take-home vehicles around the country.

Public Sector Fleets:
14 Traits of a Great Fleet Manager

By Mike Antich
During the past 20 years, I have had the privilege of knowing many great fleet managers. Over the years, I’ve noticed common traits characteristics among these public sector fleet managers. Based on my experience, here are the 14 common traits.

Public Sector Fleets:
Fleet’s Carbon Footprint Extends Beyond Vehicles & Equipment

By Mike Antich

Public Sector Fleets:
The 'Graying' of Fleet Management

By Mike Antich

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