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•by Art Vatsky, PE•January 1, 2008

Two NYC Agencies Invest in CNG and Hybrid Power Alternatives

CNG-powered street sweepers and hybrid buses help New York City’s Department of Sanitation and the NYC Transit tackle cost and environment issues.

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•January 1, 2008

Strategic Actions: Simultaneous Fleet Reduction and Greening

More fuel-efficient methods can be used to power fleet vehicles. However, fleet reductions can be a confusing process, and requires careful thought and calculation.

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Fuel•by Lisajoyce Vergara•January 1, 2008

The City of Fayetteville Converts to Biodiesel

After several years in the making, the City of Fayetteville, Ark.’s attempts to convert its diesel-powered vehicles to biodiesel have become a reality. Last June, out of 545 fleet vehicles, 52 percent were converted to biodiesel.

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Operations•by Cheryl Knight•January 1, 2008

All-New Government Fleet Expo & Conference Set for June

Government Fleet magazine’s Expo & Conference, scheduled June 8-11 in San Diego, will feature training sessions, roundtable discussions, panels, and a ride & drive. For more info, visit www.governmentfleetexpo.com.

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•Cover Story•by Lauren Fletcher•January 1, 2008

Green Fleet Initiatives Mushroom

Public fleets have been steadily increasing the use of alt fuels through “greening” initiatives. Together, these cities, counties, federal departments, and states are working to help keep the air clean for years and generations to come.

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Remarketing•by Cindy Brauer•January 1, 2008

San Diego County 'Sold' on Reverse Auctions

The Web-enabled competitive pricing tool has saved the County more than $25 million in four years. For fleet, the technology saves time and results in better vehicle pricing.

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Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•November 1, 2007

Preparation and Cooperation are Key in Emergencies

Preparing for emergency situations helps a business or agency recover quickly to resume normal activities. John Clements, fleet manager, San Diego County, Calif., discusses how lessons learned in the past helped shape the county’s response to last fall’s devastating wild fires.

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Funding•by Chris Brown•November 1, 2007

Open vs. Closed End Leasing: Which Is Right For You?

Choosing between the two types of commercial leases involves understanding your fleet driving patterns, your internal fleet management capabilities, and your appetite for risk.

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Safety•by Cheryl Knight•November 1, 2007

Coordination is Key to Responding to Snow Emergencies

The City of Westminster, Colo., learned valuable lessons during a December 2006 storm event that severely tested the City’s emergency response and fleet maintenance teams. Teamwork and training were critical to a successful response.

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Fuel•by Chad Simon•November 1, 2007

Focusing on Fleet Management

Using FuelFocus and FleetFocus, three public sector fleets have managed to control fleet costs, monitor all fuel transactions online and in real-time, and improve overall efficiency.

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