Fleet Vehicle Research

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Fleet Vehicles: 'Kicked Up' & Unique
Many fleet vehicles are indistinguishable from consumer models; however, several fleets are “kicking it up a notch” with unique looks, designs, and purposes.

Turning Over a New Leaf
The Nissan LEAF is the first in Nissan’s forthcoming lineup of electric vehicles and is expected to assist public sector fleets in tasks such as meter reading and inspection, general administration, and rental pools.

Are Pre-Bid Conferences Necessary?
Many public sector fleet managers have eliminated the pre-bid conference in purchasing vehicles and equipment, citing the practices of piggybacking on state contracts or joining purchasing cooperatives.

It's Not Just ‘Black & White’
By varying police vehicles’ traditional black and white exterior colors, fleets can significantly impact a unit’s overall look, demonstrating it’s not all “black and white.”

Cooperative Procurement: Group Buying Power Saves Time & Money
Cooperative procurement allows government agencies to purchase equipment and vehicles under another government entity’s contract.

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Polaris RANGER EV
MINNEAPOLIS - Polaris Industries recently introduced its new RANGER EV, a Side-by-Side built specifically for clean and quiet operation. View more info

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Research and Best Practices

2009 Automotive Fleet Fact Book Stats

Breakdown of 2008-MY Fleet Sales
Ford and General Motors, with 37.6 percent and 33.3 percent market share respectively, represented the majority of 2008-MY commercial fleet registrations.

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