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December 10, 2008

Mass. to Retrofit Hybrid Vehicle Fleet to Plug-In

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 fleet, Hybrid, State of Massachusetts

December 3, 2008

City of Moline Looks to Save Fuel Costs With E-85 Tank

MOLINE, IL – The City of Moline will save an estimated $27,591 next year in fuel costs by installing its own E-85 tank. The 10,000-gallon tank at the city’s public works garage also will be used by Rock Island County and Metro, the mass transit district.

Tags: E-85, green fleet, The City of Moline

December 3, 2008

University of Minnesota Ranked in Top 100 Best Fleets in North America

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 fleet, hybrids, The University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Parking and Transportation

December 3, 2008

City of Oxnard Recognized as a California EPA "Green Shop"

OXNARD, CA - Oxnard’s Fleet Services Transfer Truck shop at the Del Norte Transfer Facility has been recognized as a "Model Pollution Prevention (P2) Auto Repair Shop" by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control for its exceptional efforts to reduce hazardous waste, water and air emissions.

Tags: Oxnard’s Fleet Services Transfer Truck shop , City of Oxnard, green fleet, Green shop

December 3, 2008

City of Long Beach Named No. 1 Government Green Fleet in North America

LONG BEACH, CA - Beating out cities such as Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, and Colorado Springs, the City of Long Beach recently earned the No.1 Government Green Fleet in North America recognition.

Tags: City of Long Beach, CNG, Government Green Fleet in North America. , green fleet, LNG, sweepers

August 6, 2008

To Save Fuel, Westchester County Uses Veggie Oil

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – Motivated by budget considerations, environmental concerns, and the desire for American energy independence, a handful of local governments have begun to fuel their vehicles with waste vegetable oil.

Tags: budget, green fleet

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F&I Magazine - November 2008

In This Issue:
Restoring Confidence: Breaking Down the Financial Relief Package, F&I Conference and Expo: Financial Crisis Takes Center Stage and much more…