Government Fleet News

SACRAMENTO - The IRS is conducting an 18-month audit regarding tax reporting associated with personal use of California's state-owned or -leased vehicles in 2008.

Tags: audit, California, IRS, state vehicle

SACRAMENTO, CA - As of Feb. 12, approximately $11 million is left in the California Hybrid Voucher Incentive Program. All fleets with trucks operating in California are eligible for up to 100 vouchers each, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tags: California, California Hybrid Voucher Incentive Program, funding, truck fleet

SACRAMENTO, CA - The Assembly Rules Committee voted Feb. 4 to halt the purchase of Toyota vehicles and reinstate its "Buy American" policy.

Tags: California, State Assembly, Toyota

SACRAMENTO, CA - The Department of General Services (DGS) fleet division is auctioning 50 state vehicles online. The auction will close Feb. 10.

Tags: auction, California, state vehicle, surplus

SACRAMENTO - In an effort to study plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) performance, the California Department of General Services will take part in a two-year experiment to determine the benefits of driving PHEVs.

Tags: California, electric car, hybrids

SACRAMENTO, CA - The State of California has adopted a used oil recycling program that promotes and develops alternatives to the illegal disposal of used oil.

Tags: California, Department of Toxic Substances Control, used oil

SACRAMENTO - California taxpayers keeping a watchful eye on state agency expenses, including state-owned vehicles, have prompted action by government officials.

Tags: California, state fleet

SAN DIEGO - Networkfleet announced that the cities of Richmond and Oakland, as well as San Diego County and the Alameda County Water District, have selected Networkfleet to reduce fuel consumption and lower vehicle emissions.

Tags: California, Networkfleet

SACRAMENTO, CA - A Sacramento Bee investigation discovered many of the new cars and trucks purchased for the State of California this year, which cost more than $5.5 million, have been idle for months.

Tags: California, state fleet, underutilization

SACRAMENTO, CA - Recently proposed California legislation rescinds funding of fuel for all state-owned vehicles taken home by employees.

Tags: Assembly Bill, California, fuel expense, legislation, take-home vehicles

LOS ANGELES - Governor Schwarzenegger has ordered a 15-percent reduction of the State of California's motor vehicle fleet after reports surfaced of waste and abuse regarding state-owned take-home vehicles.

Tags: California, fleet cuts, Schwarzenegger, take-home vehicles, vehicle abuse

SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $1.73 million to the California Air Resources Board to support clean diesel projects and loan programs.

Tags: California, emission reductions, EPA, funding assistance