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By Mike Scott

In 1993, the City of Santa Monica was one of the first agencies to set a vehicle reduction policy. Today, 84 percent of the 450 unit fleet represent a diverse mix of fuels and technologies.

Tags: alternative fuel, City of Santa Monica, green fleets

By Mike Guardabascio & Chris Brown

With environmental benefits, low operating costs, and application flexibility, NEVs may offer a viable alternative for your fleet. Yet there is much to consider before taking the leap to fully battery-powered vehicles.

Tags: electric vehicles , EVs, GEM, Miles Electric Vehicles , Modec, NEVs , Phoenix Motorcars, Smith Electric, Tiger Star Electric Truck, Zap Electric Cars

By Joe Bohn

FedEx’s diverse environmental efforts range throughout its operation, with commercial hybrids dominating the company’s attention.

Tags: Azure Dynamics, Eaton Corp., Environmental Defense Fund, Fed Ex, Ford, green fleet, Hybrid trucks, Isuzu, Iveco

By Daryl Lubinsky

The City and County of San Francisco converted all of their diesel-powered vehicles to B-20, testing the quality of the fuel at each stage of transport.

Tags: B-20, biodiesel, City of San Francisco, County of San Francisco

By Paul Dexler

The ultra-compact Xebra trucks allow the Coca-Cola Company, Domino’s Pizza, and UPS to get closer to customers while saving fuel and helping the environment.

Tags: Coca-Cola Company, Delivery vehicles, Domino's, electric cars, United Parcel Service, Zap Electric Cars

By Grace Lauron

Work Truck is one of three Bobit Business Media publications sponsoring the Green Fleet Conference 2008. The new event offers a forum for truck fleets to learn and discuss green technologies.

Tags: green fleet, Green Fleet Conference, Green Strategies

By Richard Nelson

Government mandates to increase renewable fuels production have prompted a growing use of biodiesel. Industry groups are setting standards for quality and monitoring the fuel’s production, transport, and storage.

Tags: alternative fuels, American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM D6751, biodiesel, biofuels , BQ-9000, green fleet, National Biodiesel Board

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

By Robert LaRoche

An early proponent of environmentally responsible operations, Glendale Water & Power (GWP) Fleet Services incorporated alternative-fueled vehicles in 2001, and even earlier began waste reduction recycling programs.

Tags: alternative fuel, emissions reduction, fleet services, Glendale Water & Power

By Grace Lauron

Sponsored by three Bobit Business Media publications, the Green Fleet Conference 2008 will provide for the first time a forum for fleet professionals to learn and discuss real green technologies.

Tags: Bobit Business Media, fleet management, Green Fleet Conference

By Grace Lauron

Sponsored by three Bobit Business Media publications, the Green Fleet Conference 2008 will provide a first-time forum for fleet professionals to learn and discuss green technologies.

Tags: Green Fleet Conference

By Cindy Brauer

The NAFA Fleet Management Association recognized commercial and public sector fleet innovators with its first-ever Green Fleet Awards.

By Paul Dexler

Although they are not yet heavy haulers or rapid movers, pure electric vehicles have numerous capabilities that can be an advantage for government fleet operators.

Tags: electric vehicles , government fleet, NEV

By Staff

In eco-friendly and budget-conscious Madison, Wis., the fleet superintendent finds innovative solutions to effectively manage the fleet, while remaining environmentally conscious.

Tags: Bill Vanden Brook, fuel management, green fleets, The City of Madison