Government Fleet News

WASHINGTON - An updated version of the Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) model - MOVES2010 - is now available for use to estimate air pollution from cars, trucks, and other on-road mobile sources.

Tags: emission tracking, emissions, EPA

WASHINGTON - For 2010, the Toyota Prius tops the list as the most fuel-efficient model at 51 mpg city/48 highway.

Tags: 2010 models, EPA, fuel, Fuel Economy Guide

WASHINGTON - Instead of three standards, the Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency worked with state agencies to propose clearer standards for all automakers, beginning with the 2012 model-year.

Tags: CAFE, DOT, emissions, EPA, fuel, NHTSA, standards

ASHEVILLE, NC - Altech-Eco Corporation, announced they have obtained a Certificate of Conformity from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their compressed natural gas dedicated conversion system for the Ford Focus.

Tags: Altech-Eco Corporation, CNG, EPA

PHOENIX - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $829,697 to the City of Phoenix to reduce diesel emissions by retrofitting and replacing city-owned equipment.

Tags: EPA, Phoenix, stimulus funds, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

PINEDALE, WY - Sublette County plans to use more than $1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Recovery Act funds to improve its environmental efforts, according to the Pinedale Roundup.

Tags: American Re-investment and Recovery Act, EPA, National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program, Sublette County

GREENSBORO, NC – The trucks meet the standards using Selective Catalytic Reduction, which also increases fuel efficiency and reduces carbon emissions, according to a statement by the manufacturer.

Tags: emission reductions, emission standards, EPA, Volvo Trucks North America, VTNA

WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency has released a guide to help states save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by adopting clean energy practices in their facilities, operations, and vehicle fleets.

Tags: EPA, GHG, guidebook

WASHINGTON – The eRulemaking Program, a federal-wide E-Government project led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has launched a one-stop, online source for citizens to search, view and comment on regulations issued by the U.S. government.

Tags: EPA, eRulemaking Program, public forum, regulations

PHILADELPHIA – The county has agreed to pay a $4,600 penalty to settle alleged violations of federal regulations designed to prevent, detect, and control fuel leaks from underground storage tanks.

Tags: Board of County Commissioners, EPA, Frederick County

IRVINE, CA – The University of California, Irvine announced plans to replace lead wheel weights from the tires in its fleet, taking its cue from Contra Costa County.

Tags: Contra Costa County, EPA, lead, Lead Wheel Weights, UC Irvine, UCI, University of California, Irvine

SAN FRANCISCO – Contra Costa County has voluntarily committed to replace all lead wheel weights from thousands of tires, resulting in a reduction of more than 2,000 lbs. of lead from the environment by 2012.

Tags: Contra Costa County, EPA, lead, Tire, wheel weights

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

WASHINGTON – The nation’s fleet of new cars and trucks will be required to achieve 31.6 miles per gallon by 2015.

Tags: Department of Transportation, EPA, U.S. government