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Green Fleet•Cover Story•by Grace Lauron•January 20, 2009

Denver 'Trashes' Emissions With the 'Green Machine'

With a new hybrid-hydraulic trash truck, the City of Denver fleet achieves 25-percent better fuel economy and anticipates an annual reduction of 1,600 gallons of fuel.

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Equipment•by Cindy Brauer•January 20, 2009

John Deere Introduces New Utility Tractor Product Lines

The tractor and utility vehicle manufacturer’s two new product series — the 5 Series and 6D Series — offer work tools to fit government maintenance fleet needs.

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Operations•by Shelley Mika•January 20, 2009

A New Facility & Outlook For City of Columbus Fleet

The City of Columbus, Ohio, demonstrates how updating facilities results in more than a new appearance.

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Operations•by Cindy Brauer•January 9, 2009

Fleet Budgets Squeezed by Decreasing Tax Revenues

As the 2008 holiday season began last November, Government Fleet contacted public sector fleet managers to explore the impact of plummeting economic conditions on their professional responsibilities.

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Green Fleet•by Shelley Mika•January 9, 2009

A New Facility & Outlook for City of Columbus Fleet

The City of Columbus, Ohio, demonstrates how updating facilities results in more than a new appearance.

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Green Fleet•by Mike Scott•January 9, 2009

Polk County Incentivizes Employees to Reduce Fuel Costs

Polk County, Fla. is implementing a broad strategy to ensure employees who adhere to fuel-efficient guidelines share in the rewards.

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Green Fleet•by Joe Bohn•January 9, 2009

Northwest Agencies Partner to Purchase Hybrid Trucks

A consortium of 14 local and state government agencies uses its combined purchasing power to negotiate favorable pricing for medium-duty hybrid trucks. The group also aims to promote the availability of the new technology.

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Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•January 9, 2009

2009 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award Nominations

In its 5th year, GF’s Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year award, sponsored by ARI, recognizes outstanding achievements by government fleet professionals.

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Fuel•by Staff•January 9, 2009

State Fleets Adopt Fuel Cards to Reduce Cost

The States of Indiana and Illinois fleets improve fleet operations and their carbon footprint, all with the swipe of a card.

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Green Fleet•by Mike Scott•January 9, 2009

Constable Fleet Saves Through Alternative Fuel

The Clark County Constable owns its fleet of 21 hybrids and plans to invest in other alternative-fuel options. The unit’s success can be duplicated by other public fleets.

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