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Operationsby Paul DexlerSeptember 1, 2006

Is Nitrogen a Better Tire Fill?

The air in tires is 78-percent nitrogen. There appear to be many advantages to filling tires with 99-percent pure nitrogen. Equipment is available for centrally managed fleets to do the job.

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Operationsby Shelley MikaSeptember 1, 2006

Idling Reduction Program - Anything But Idle

Florida county fleet uses GPS tracking to reduce idling and fuel costs, saving taxpayers money.

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Operationsby Christopher D. Amos, CAFMSeptember 1, 2006

Are Hybrid-Electric Vehicles a Good Buy for Fleet?

Buying vehicles based on lowest initial cost alone can be a breach of public trust. Bid specifications and awards should be based on lifecycle cost to obtain the best deal.

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Operationsby Doug WeichmanMay 1, 2006

The Effects of the 2005 Energy Policy Act on Government Fleets

New 2005 EPACT legislation aims to reduce petroleum use and vehicle emissions, offering tax credits to fleets that adopt alternative-fuel vehicles. Learn how the new legislation will affect your fleet.

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Operationsby StaffMay 1, 2006

Acme Auto Leasing Adapts Upstream Remarketing Program

Through Driveitaway’s upstream remarketing platform, Acme Auto Leasing can offer low-mileage government vehicles to a greater pool of buyers.

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Operationsby Cheryl KnightMay 1, 2006

Hoover Police Department Runs 100% E-85 Fleet

The City of Hoover, Ala., Police Department now runs 100 percent of its fleet vehicles on E-85. Feedback from police officers on the E-85 Chevrolet Tahoe’s performance has been overwhelmingly positive.

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Operationsby StaffMay 1, 2006

Nominees for the 2006 Public Sector Fleet Manager Awards

Government Fleet is proud to announce nominees for the 2006 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year. Co-sponsored by Automotive Resources International and Fleet Counselor Services, the award seeks to recognize the best in fleet management. The winner will be announced May 7 in Orlando, Fla.

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Operationsby Shelley MikaMay 1, 2006

Fleet Metrics – Your Golden Nugget

Metrics can be used to help right-size fleets and determine accurate utilization statistics. These quantified measurements also enhance a fleet manager’s credibility to managers, colleagues, and customers.

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Operationsby Christopher D. Amos, CAFMMay 1, 2006

Selecting Fleet Management Software

About the only thing more aggravating than the fleet management software you have is not having any.

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Operationsby Cheryl KnightMarch 1, 2006

Springfield Co-ops with Tech School to Train Mechanics

The city’s Utilities Fleet Management Department formed a diesel technology co-op and internship program with Ozarks Technical Community College in 2004 to train mechanics. To date, five students have completed the program.

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