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January 2010, Government Fleet - Cover Story

CNG Fuels 'Green' Victory for Culver City

Led by Equipment Maintenance Manager Paul Condran (center), the Culver City Equipment Maintenance & Fleet Services Division operates as a full-service fleet organization, providing services such as equipment maintenance, repair, welding, and asset replacement.

By Grace Lauron

The City of Culver City, Calif.’s use of compressed natural gas (CNG) helped the fleet gain national recognition as a green leader, most recently the title of #1 Government Green Fleet in North America in 2009.

Tags: #1 Government Green Fleet, CNG, Culver City, Green

January 2010, Government Fleet - Feature

City of Seattle Moves to an All-Green Fleet

By Cheryl Knight

Seattle moves full-force toward a 100-percent advanced technology and alt-fuels fleet. The initiative has resulted in better gas mileage, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and a reduction in annual petroleum fuel use.

Tags: alt-fuel, City of Seattle, fuel, Green

January 2010, Government Fleet - Feature

City of Burbank Refuse Fleet Goes 100% CNG

The City of Burbank, Calif., fleet team includes (back row, l-r) Craig Van Item, Rex Richardson, Richard Benson, Richard Powell, Brian Orlowski, Jim Lawson, Johnny Stein, Alfred Johnson, Gary Rand, and Tim Smith; (front row) John Leai, Mike Muravez, Alex Healey, and Art Derakharian.

By Shelley Mika

The Southern California city’s solid refuse fleet is now 100-percent CNG-fueled. While the move to CNG required an infrastructure capital investment, the benefits include lower fuel and maintenance costs, and reduced emissions.

Tags: City of Burbank, CNG, fuel, Green

December 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Public Sector Fleet 'Green' Leaders

By Lauren Fletcher

The Environmental Leadership Awards recognize individuals whose commitment and vision yielded significant eco-responsible initiatives.

December 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Public Sector Fleet 'Green' Leaders

By Lauren Fletcher

The Environmental Leadership Awards recognize individuals whose commitment and vision yielded significant eco-responsible initiatives.

Tags: Award, ELA, Environmental Leadership Awards, Green, public sector

September 2009, Government Fleet - Feature

‘Green is Good’ for Evergreen Fleet Initiative

By Mike Scott

Several Puget Sound, Wash., public sector fleet departments have established the Evergreen Fleet Initiative, which they hope will serve as a standard in the Northwest region.

Tags: Evergreen Fleet Initiative, Green, Northwest

July 2009, Government Fleet - Feature

Bright Ideas: Utilization Management

By Staff

Underutilization can result in wasteful fleet spending. Fleets must ensure all vehicles are being properly utilized to save on costs.

Tags: bright ideas, Utilization

July 2009, Government Fleet - Feature

Bright Ideas: Going Green

By Staff

Sharing green practices with other fleets, selecting more fuel-efficient vehicles, and replacing lead wheel weights in tires have proven helpful for several fleets.

Tags: bright ideas, Green

July 2009, Government Fleet - Feature

Greening Fleets in a Down Economy

Fred Turco, senior director, global fleet services for Pfizer, participated in a 2008 conference panel on green fleet metrics.

By Cindy Brauer

As public sector fleets struggle to pursue environmental goals during the current tight financial times, the 2009 Green Fleet Conference, presenting all things green, will show fleets “where to find the money.”

Tags: conference, Green

May 2009, Government Fleet - Feature

Las Vegas Fleet is 90 Percent Green

Biodiesel-powered street sweepers are among the 1,350 alt-fuel vehicles in the 1,500-unit Las Vegas fleet.

By Lauren Fletcher

Operating a 90-percent alternative-fuel fleet brings the City of Las Vegas to the forefront of the “going green” movement. The City utilizes its green fleet to prove alt-fuel viability.

Tags: alternative fuel, biodiesel, Las Vegas

May 2009, Government Fleet - Feature

D.C. Slims Down and Shapes Up

Zipcar provides the online management and reservation system for DCFleetShare, the District’s motor pool, expected to grow to 100 passengers in 2009.

By Stephen Bennet

The District of Columbia reduced its fleet size without sacrificing needed vehicles. Determining a reduction target was the first step.

Tags: alternative transportation, DCFleetShare, Vehicle Sharing, Zipcar

April 2009, Government Fleet - WebXclusive

When Hybrid Batteries Die

Art by Henry Olivas

By Paul Dexler

The batteries in hybrid vehicles today are based on nickel-metal hydride technology. They last a long time, but not forever. Here is what to do when the battery in a hybrid dies.

Tags: Batteries, NiMH, recycling

March 2009, Government Fleet - Feature

Alt-Fuels Work for Several Texas Fleets

Demand for propane dispensers at fueling sites across the country is increasing as fleets choose to operate vehicles on more cost-effective and clean fuel options.

By Wayne Moore

Capital Area Rural Transportation and the City of Port Arthur, Texas, have benefited from using propane in their fleets.

Tags: Capital Area Rural Transportation, CARTS, CleanFUEL, LPG, Port Arthur, Propane

March 2009, Government Fleet - Feature

Long Beach Garners #1 Government Green Fleet Title

By Shelley Mika

An early adopter of responsible green initiatives, the City of Long Beach, Calif., earned the top spot among environmentally friendly government fleets: the 2008 “No. 1 Government Green Fleet.”

Tags: Award, Green, Long Beach, No. 1 Government Green Fleet

February 2009, Work Truck - Feature

Hybrid Large Trucks: the Road to Viability

By Chad Simon

Through the support of WestStart-CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum, 13 utility fleets became early adopters of medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck technology. Fleet managers report substantial fuel savings and few maintenance issues, though greater production is needed to drive premiums down.

Tags: Alabama Power, Danny Kings, Dave Meisel, Duke Energy Corp., Efrain Ornelas, Florida Power & Light, George Survant, HTUF, HTUF Working Groups, hybrid, Hybrid Truck Users Form, Jordan Smith, Mike Allison, Pacific Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison, WestStart-CALSTART

January 2009, Government Fleet - Cover Story

Denver 'Trashes' Emissions With the 'Green Machine'

By Grace Lauron

With a new hybrid-hydraulic trash truck, the City of Denver fleet achieves 25-percent better fuel economy and anticipates an annual reduction of 1,600 gallons of fuel.

Tags: City of Denver , hybrid-hydraulic trash truck, trash truck

January 2009, Government Fleet - Feature

A New Facility & Outlook for City of Columbus Fleet

By Shelley Mika

The City of Columbus, Ohio, demonstrates how updating facilities results in more than a new appearance.

Tags: city departments, City of Columbus, cost efficiency, facilities, fleet operations, Ohio

January 2009, Government Fleet - Feature

Polk County Incentivizes Employees to Reduce Fuel Costs

By Mike Scott

Polk County, Fla. is implementing a broad strategy to ensure employees who adhere to fuel-efficient guidelines share in the rewards.

Tags: cost reduction, fuel, incentives, Polk County , strategy

January 2009, Government Fleet - Feature

Northwest Agencies Partner to Purchase Hybrid Trucks

By Joe Bohn

A consortium of 14 local and state government agencies uses its combined purchasing power to negotiate favorable pricing for medium-duty hybrid trucks. The group also aims to promote the availability of the new technology.

Tags: consortium, government agencies, hybrid, KCDOT, King County Department of Transportation, Medium-duty hybrid trucks, medium-duty trucks

January 2009, Government Fleet - Feature

Wirelessly Keeping New York City Streets Clean

By Shelley Mika

With on-the-street inspectors and a wireless reporting system, New York City is making a big dent in street maintenance.

Tags: New York City, NYC, on-the-street inspectors, street cleaning, wireless reporting

January 2009, Government Fleet - Feature

State Fleets Adopt Fuel Cards to Reduce Cost

By Staff

The States of Indiana and Illinois fleets improve fleet operations and their carbon footprint, all with the swipe of a card.

Tags: carbon footprint, cost reduction, fleet management practice, fleet operations, fuel cards, Green, solution

January 2009, Government Fleet - Feature

Constable Fleet Saves Through Alternative Fuel

By Mike Scott

The Clark County Constable owns its fleet of 21 hybrids and plans to invest in other alternative-fuel options. The unit’s success can be duplicated by other public fleets.

Tags: alternative fuel, Clark County, hybrid, Las Vegas, public fleets

November 2008, Work Truck - Cover Story

Freightliner M2e Hybrid Gets Down to Business

By Grace Lauron

With improved fuel economy, lower emissions, extended brake wear, and reduced idle time, Freightliner’s Business Class M2e Hybrid offers fleets a “clean” way to get the job done.

Tags: Cummins, Eaton Corp. , Freightliner, Hybrid Work Trucks, M2e Hybrid

November 2008, Government Fleet - Feature

Biodiesel Powers More Fleets Than Ever

By Brendan Prebo

Biodiesel use has dramatically increased the last few years, with production at a high of 450 million gallons in 2007. A number of private and public sector fleets have already discovered its benefits.

Tags: B-20, biodiesel, The City of Denver’s Department of Public Works

November 2008, Work Truck - Feature

New Work Engines of Tomorrow

By Dan Kratz

From hybrids to electric vehicles, it is important to have the right fuel to drive down fuel costs.

Tags: all-electric trucks, biodiesel, Biomethane, Foton, Freightliner, hybrid, hydrogen, International Truck and Engine, natural gas, UPS, Work Truck Engines, WorkStar, Zero-Emission Trucks

November 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Top 50 Hybrid Fleets

By Staff

Top 50 commercial and public sector hybrid fleets.

Tags: Green, hybrid

September 2008, Government Fleet - Feature

City of Santa Monica Adapts Early to Alt-Fuel Use

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

September 2008, Work Truck - Feature

Can Neighborhood Electric Vehicles Work for Your Fleet?

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 car, EVs, GEM, Miles Electric Vehicles, Modec, NEVs , Phoenix Motorcars, Smith Electric, Tiger Star Electric Truck, Zap Electric Cars

September 2008, Work Truck - Feature

FedEx Implements Green Fleet Initiative

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, hybrid, Isuzu, IVECO

September 2008, Government Fleet - Feature

Fuel Quality a Top Priority When Switching to Biodiesel

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

August 2008, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

Fleet Interest in Environmental Issues Grows; Challenges Remain

By Staff

PHH Arval conducts an annual environmental survey of public and private sector managers. Eighty percent of the surveyed fleet managers reported a growing interest in fleets’ environmental impact at their companies.

Tags: emissions, Environmental, Green, PHH Arval, survey

August 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

NEW Green Fleet Conference Set for Chicago, Sept. 15-16

By Staff

Three Bobit Business Media publications are sponsoring the first-ever Green Fleet Conference 2008. The event will set the stage for a proactive forum on issues related to clean fuel technologies, green fleet vehicles and equipment, and green infrastructures.

Tags: conference, Green

July 2008, Work Truck - Feature

ZAP Xebra Electric Trucks Deliver in Urban Settings

The Xebra trucks are fitted with a lockable cargo box for the Coca-Cola delivery service.

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 car, United Parcel Service, Zap Electric Cars

July 2008, Work Truck - Feature

Discover New Technologies to Green Your Truck Fleet

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, Green Fleet Conference, Green Strategies

July 2008, Work Truck - Feature

Industry Groups Address Expanding Biodiesel Use

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: alt-fuel, American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM D6751, biodiesel, biofuel, BQ-9000, Green, National Biodiesel Board

July 2008, Government Fleet - 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

July 2008, Government Fleet - Feature

The Greening of GWP Fleet Services

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

July 2008, Government Fleet - Feature

New Green Fleet Conference Debuts in Chicago Sept. 15-16

Connected to Illinois Center, the Hyatt Regency Chicago hotel is ideally situated within the Magnificent Mile, an American version of the Champs-Elysées.

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

July 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

New Green Fleet Conference Debuts in Chicago Sept. 15-16

The Hyatt Regency Chicago hotel is located within the city’s Magnificent Mile, what locals refer to as an American version of the Champs-Elysées.

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

June 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

NAFA Honors Green Fleet Leaders

NAFA 2008 Green Fleet Award

By Cindy Brauer

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

May 2008, Government Fleet - Feature

Pure Electric Vehicles Go to Work in Government Fleets

EVs, such as this Miles ZX40S,  have gained considerable use in areas where restricted  speeds and limited range are not a problem.

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 car, government fleet, NEV

May 2008, Government Fleet - Feature

The Greening of Madison

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, green fleets, The City of Madison

May 2008, Government Fleet - Feature

GFX Offers Roadmap Through Public Sector Fleet Challenges

By Staff

The Government Fleet-presented Expo provides a full agenda of fleet-expert speakers, training sessions, practical how-to seminars, and presentations on a wide-range of current topics.

Tags: conference, fleet challenges, Fleet Manager, Government Fleet Expo

April 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

AAMCO Now Offers Flex-Fuel Conversion Kit for Fleets

By Lisajoyce Vergara

AAMCO, a nationwide transmission and automotive service chain, has partnered with Flex Fuel U.S. to launch a “green” fleet operation to save fleets money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Tags: Aamco, Flex-Fuel Conversion

March 2008, Government Fleet - Cover Story

Proven Strategies Reduce Fuel Spend

By Grace Lauron

Volatile fuel prices have made this second-largest fleet expense quite a challenge, but a number of fleets have managed to cope using various strategies.

Tags: best practices, fuel, green fleets, idling, Maintenance

March 2008, Government Fleet - Feature

Ames For A Greener Fleet

By Shelley Mika

The City of Ames, Iowa, hits the target on creating a fuel-efficient fleet by experimenting with a wide array of makes and models.

Tags: City of Ames, fuel, green fleets

March 2008, Government Fleet - Feature

Greening The New York City Parks Department

A Grant From British Petroleum allowed the Parks department to add solar-powered
utility vehicles in its fleet.

By Shelley Mika

Following a three-month pilot test utilizing B-100 in select city equipment, the City’s Parks Department now fuels all 800 diesel units in its fleet with B-20.

Tags: B-100, New York City Parks , Off-Road Equipment, Parks Department

February 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Forecast of Truck Fleet Management Trends: 2008-2010

By Mike Antich

The No. 1 factor is the ongoing high cost of fuel, in particular diesel, which is driving management demands to lower operating costs. Another huge factor that will influence fleets will be the 2010 diesel emission standards.

Tags: 2010 emission standards, driver ergonomics, hybrid, replacement tires, technician shortage, Telematics, truck acquisition, truck trends, upfitting trends

January 2008, Fleet Financials - Feature

Fleet Webinar Explores Going Green

By Paul Dexler

At last fall’s online discussion, presented by Bobit Business Media, industry experts discussed the benefits and difficulties of taking a fleet green.

Tags: Green, webinar

January 2008, Government Fleet - 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

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