The Public Sector Fleet Cheat Sheet [August 14, 2024]

On the go and want a snapshot of our top industry news? Check out Government Fleet's new "Cheat Sheet" of what's been happening.

This is a compilation of 10 recent news items that readers have been most interested in this week. Watch the video then learn more about each item below. 

Top Government Fleet Headlines as of August 14, 2024 

1. California PD Rolls Out Nation's First All-Electric Police Fleet: The South Pasadena Police Department officially placed its 20 Teslas — 10 Model Ys for patrol use and 10 Model 3s for detective and administrative duties — into service.
2. Collaboration and Efficiency Keep Fayetteville Police Cars on the Road: How Fayetteville’s fleet department works together with other city departments to ensure police officers have the tools they need to protect their community.
3. GFX 2025 Call for Papers Now Open: The 2025 Government Fleet Expo & Conference planning committee invites interested parties to submit papers for consideration for speaking opportunities.
4. A Look at the New Tech-Packed 2025 Ford Maverick: The Hybrid model is now available in all-wheel drive, with added towing capacity.
5. Staying Ahead of the Curve with Florida Fleet Director Brenda Peshel: Lake County Board of County Commissioners Fleet Director Brenda Peshel on fostering new relationships and overcoming challenges.
6. Standardizing Safety: 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Now Shipping: A closer look at the technology geared toward enhancing officer safety that now comes standard on the Police Interceptor Utility. Plus, details on a solution that will ease the upfitting process.
7. Exploring How Long Beach Rose to Become an Industry Leader: A look at what 2024 No. 1 Leading Fleet, Long Beach, California, has been working on and their future goals.
8. New Jersey Township Moves to Renewable Diesel: The transition comes on the heels of an initial trial focused on switching fossil diesel to renewable diesel.
9. Empowering Staff to Make Beneficial Choices: A fleet services foreman discusses how giving your team a sense of ownership will help improve work quality and attract new talent.
10. Data Insights and Innovations for Modern Fleets: Several takeaways from Samsara Beyond 24 related to new products, technology advancement, and electrification.