Government Fleet News

CALDWELL, ID - In addition to two new hybrids already in operation, the county fleet is currently upfitting 13 new patrol cars capable of running on E-85.

Tags: Canyon County, E-85, hybrid

UNIONDALE, NY - With the new additions, Long Island Power Authority expects to save 1,400 gallons of fuel per year and reduce CO2 emissions by 10-15 tons per truck annually.

Tags: hybrid, Long Island Power Authority

BOULDER, CO - Cumulative sales of hybrid vehicles in the fleet sector will total nearly 4 million worldwide between 2009 and 2015, according to a recent report from Pike Research.

Tags: hybrid, Pike Research, study

LOS ANGELES - The City of West Covina's green fleet includes propane, compressed natural gas (CNG), electric, and hybrid vehicles.

Tags: City of West Covina, Green, green vehicles, hybrid

CALDWELL, ID - Fleet will purchase hybrid vehicles and a nitrogen generator to increase fuel efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.

Tags: Canyon County, Department of Energy, grant funds, Green, hybrid, nitrogen generator

SPOKANE, WA - Avista began testing the use of the B-20 blend of biodiesel in two flatbeds, a line truck, and a bucket truck in August.

Tags: Avista Corp., Avista Utilities, B-20, biodiesel, hybrid

WASHINGTON – CALSTART, the Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF), Duke University, Environmental Defense Fund, and U.S. truck and system manufacturers will head to Capitol Hill June 11 for "Hybrid on The Hill Day".

Tags: CALSTART, Duke University , Environmental Defense Fund , HTUF, hybrid, Hybrid Truck Users Forum, showcase

BOSTON – The state will use stimulus funding from the federal Department of Energy to spur the use of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles by municipalities, private companies, and government agencies, according to the Boston Globe.

Tags: alt-fuel, Energy Department, hybrid, Massachusetts, stimulus funds

RUTHERFORD, NJ – The Rutherford Police Department will be one of the first police departments in South Bergen to add a hybrid to its fleet of vehicles, reported The Leader.

Tags: hybrid, New Jersey, Rutherford Police Department, Toyota Highlander Hybrid

COLUMBUS, NE – The Nebraska Public Power District has acquired a hybrid diesel-electric bucket truck as one of its service vehicles for use in the field.

Tags: hybrid, hybrid diesel-electric bucket truck, Nebraska Public Power District, NPPD

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The City of Albuquerque will use $750,000 of its energy efficiency block grants to purchase new hybrid vehicles, according to New Mexico Business Weekly.

Tags: block grants, City of Albuquerque , energy efficiency, hybrid, stimulus funds

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Tucked in the stimulus bill is $300 million for towns and public agencies, as well as private companies, to cover the cost difference between a hybrid and its traditional model, according to The MetroWest Daily News.

Tags: federal stimulus money, fuel, hybrid, towns

TACOMA, WA – The Tacoma Police department is adding four hybrid cars to its fleet of unmarked vehicles, to be outfitted with emergency lights and other equipment. The additional vehicles will be driven by detectives, according to The News Tribune.

Tags: Chevrolet Malibu, detectives, Ford Taurus, hybrid, Prius, replacements, Tacoma Police

EAGLE COUNTY, CO – The addition of 20 hybrid sedans to its motor vehicle fleet about two years ago was met with some skepticism, but the benefits were soon realized when gas prices began to rise.

Tags: green initiatives, hybrid, Prius, sustainability report

JEFFERSON, GA - Jackson County Sheriff Stan Evans has converted his fleet of nine patrol vehicles to a hybrid propane fuel system. The County intends to convert a total of 50 vehicles by the end of the year.

Tags: Green, hybrid, Jackson County

DANVILLE, VA - The City of Danville is giving hybrid vehicles a test drive with the purchase of a 2008 Toyota Prius.

Tags: city of danville, Green, hybrid

CORVALLIS, OR - Oregon State University hopes to take a larger role in electric and hybrid car technology with the recent announcement of a zero-emission vehicle partnership between the State and Nissan North America,

Tags: Green, hybrid, Oregon State University

EDISON, NJ – Edison Township’s goal to eventually have half its fleet of cars consist of hybrid electrics recently advanced as the police department rolled out four of the energy-saving vehicles.

Tags: Edison Township, hybrid

BOSTON – The State of Massachusetts’ may have a new plug-in hybrid with a regular Toyota Prius engine, but the spare tire in the trunk has a look that makes this car special.

Tags: Green, hybrid, State of Massachusetts

INDIANAPOLIS – The City of Indianapolis has purchased 85 hybrid vehicles.

Tags: City of Indianapolis , green fleets, hybrid

MINNEAPOLIS – University of Minnesota Parking and Transportation Services has been named one of The 100 Best Fleets in North America for 2008.

Tags: Award, Green, hybrid, The University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Parking and Transportation

SANTA CLARA VALLEY, CA – The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) said it replaced 75 older paratransit and gas-powered vehicles with new hybrid vehicles, which are expected to reduce VTA’s annual greenhouse gas output by 385 tons.

Tags: hybrid, Prius, Santa Clara Valley, VTA

SONOMA COUNTY, CA – Fleet Manager Dave Head said that the County of Sonoma has converted a 2008 Toyota Hybrid Prius to a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).

Tags: hybrid, plug-in hybrid, Sonoma County