The Public Sector Fleet Cheat Sheet [September 27, 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 27, 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. Graduate Research Guides Multi-Million Dollar Electrification Effort for California Fleet: The findings of a team of graduate students from USC have helped the city of Rancho Cucamonga, California, identify the requirements for electrifying its fleet and the necessary infrastructure to support it.
3. How to Prepare Your Data for a Lifecycle Analysis: Effective lifecycle cost analysis can determine how long assets can remain in the fleet before the cost of ownership and operation are no longer cost-effective.
4. Order Banks Open for 2025 Ford F-Series Super Duty: Design updates include new exterior colors, and ActiveX seating on Lariat with new black exterior accents and front grille and tailgate appliques on Platinum.
5. Broken Arrow PD First in Oklahoma to Outfit Patrol Vehicles with Grapplers: The Broken Arrow Police Department recently installed five grapplers on patrol cars, with plans to outfit more in the future.
6. Advocating for Vehicle Replacements: Asking for What You Need: Go after the data, know your fleet operations, and be tenacious in advocating for sufficient vehicle fleet replacement funds.
7. California Police Department Adds Tesla Cybertruck to its Fleet: The Cybertruck will part of the Irvine Police Department's Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) unit.
8. Kodiak Robotics Reveals Fully Driverless Military Ground Vehicle: Kodiak has integrated its self-driving technology into Textron Systems RIPSAW M3 vehicle, a fully driverless military vehicle designed to keep service members out of harm’s way.
9. Paying it Forward to Fellow Law Enforcement Fleets: How the Boca Raton Police Services Department was able to help a smaller agency with a vehicle donation.
10. Bobit Under New Ownership: Colin Sutherland Takes the Helm: Bobit Business Media has transitioned to a family-owned business under the leadership of Colin Sutherland, effective today. Learn more!