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Operationsby Pam NelsonNovember 1, 2006

Let Our Lights Shine

This is an exciting time to be a part of the fleet industry. Hallmarks of today’s vital fleet services arena include excellence and awareness of the need to change “the way we’ve always done it.”

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Operationsby StaffNovember 1, 2006

Miami's Fleet Gets Greener

Citing public health, energy efficiency, and reduced fuel consumption, Miami Mayor Manny Diaz commits to adding 1,000 hybrid and alternative-fuel vehicles to fleet over the next six years.

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Operationsby Tom JohnsonNovember 1, 2006

Can the Business of Government Be Run As a Business?

Under an executive order, the Illinois Department of Central Management Services reconfigured its fleet operations, saving $17 million over two years.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 1, 2006

Hybrid Vehicles Serve as Workhorses for Northern Illinois University

The Department of Public Safety at Northern Illinois University (NIU) thinks it has found the answer to decreasing fleet fuel budgets while maximizing the department’s need for high-performance police vehicles.

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Operationsby Shelley MikaNovember 1, 2006

Contra Costa County Fleet Uses B-20 to Replace ULSD Fuel

The county fleet chose B-20 biodiesel to replace ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) for biodiesel’s improved lubricity and environmental benefits. The switch was ‘simple’ with no vehicle modifications required.

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Operationsby Fiona SoltesNovember 1, 2006

Oklahoma Certifies Technicians to Repair Alt-Fuel Vehicles

In the State of Oklahoma, the Committee of Alternative Fuel Technician Examiners certifies technicians to repair alt-fuel vehicles powered by natural gas, propane, electricity, and ethanol.

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Operationsby Matthew Le GrandeNovember 1, 2006

Houston Airport System Shifts from CNG to Hybrid Vehicles

Greater fuel economy, reduced emissions, and fueling convenience prompted the Houston Airport System to convert its alt-fuel fleet from natural gas to hybrid vehicles.

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Operationsby Dave RobertsonNovember 1, 2006

Replace vs. Refurbish Fire Apparatus

The fleet manager’s challenge is to provide compelling justification for replacement-unit funding. Refurbishing can be costly, while purchasing cooperatives can alleviate the time-consuming process of purchasing.

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Operationsby Christopher D. Amos, CAFMNovember 1, 2006

Tricks for Maximizing Diesel Retrofits

Cleaner fuels and engines in 2007 will move U.S. fleets toward better air and fuel efficiency. But what about older vehicles? Here are some things fleets can do with older vehicles to improve air quality.

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Operationsby Mike AntichSeptember 1, 2006

Public Forum - Tires are Getting Bigger & More Expensive

Replacement tires are a fleet’s third-largest operating expense. And this expense is growing.

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