The Public Sector Fleet Cheat Sheet [September 9, 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 September 9, 2024 

1. Over 300 Mayors Commit to Electrify At Least 50% of Fleets by 2030: The group has also committed to growing EV infrastructure by 500%. At least 40% of the infrastructure is expected to benefit disadvantaged communities.
2. Public Safety Vehicle Types: A no-nonsense guide on common emergency response vehicles and their use cases for firefighters, paramedics, and police officers.
3. 7 Ways Fleet Intelligence Can Improve Safety, Savings, and Service: Fleet intelligence technology delivers actionable insights to optimize multiple aspects of government fleet safety and service.
4. Oshkosh Defense Wins $1.54B U.S. Army Contract for Heavy Tactical Vehicles: Oshkosh Defense secured a $1.54 billion contract to modernize and deliver heavy tactical vehicles for the U.S. Army through 2031.
5. How to Create a Law Enforcement Motorcycle Replacement Standard: Factors to consider when determining how long you can keep your motorcycles running before they need to be replaced, and why it will differ from agency to agency.
6. LAND Launches Electric Bike Initiative with Cleveland PD: The Cleveland Police Department is the first law enforcement agency to purchase The District, LAND's urban e-moto, for patrolling.
7. Ford Pro 2024 E-Transit with Enhanced Range Now Shipping: The 2024 E-Transit with Enhanced Range, with up to 159 miles on a single charge, is now shipping to customers across the country.
8. Safety Tips for Labor Day Weekend and Beyond: The National Safety Council estimates there could be more than 50,000 injuries from preventable traffic crashes nationwide during the 2024 Labor Day holiday period.
9. Protecting Officers and Establishing Cost Savings in Cobb County: How outside-the-box approaches have led to safer vehicles and a more cost-effective operation in managing Cobb County’s law enforcement fleets.
10. BRINC, Echodyne Partner to Simplify Drone as First Responder Programs: The partnership will integrate BRINC’s Drone as First Responder solution with Echodyne’s ground-based radars to enable a path toward Beyond Visual Line of Site operations without Visual Observers.

Want another roundup? Check out our Fleet Safety Roundup