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Police•by Ryan Mason•January 19, 2016

Choosing the Right Lightbar

Selecting the right LED lighting solution for your agency's vehicles can be a daunting task for the uninitiated. There are multiple factors to consider, including lumen output levels, the lightbar's shape, its interoperability with existing LED equipment in the squad cars, and even which sirens and other accessories may or may not function with new control boxes to drive the new lightbar.

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Operations•by Shelley Ernst•January 18, 2016

8 Steps for Collaborative Training Programs

Is your agency too small to host its own technician trainings? Here’s a tip: partner up. Interagency collaboration can help you pull together the resources needed for quality training programs.

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Funding•by Paul Clinton•January 13, 2016

Lease-Purchase Strategy Fueling Fleet Acquisition

Government fleets spurred by historically low interest rates have been turning to a wider range of leasing and financing instruments to replace aging vehicles.

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Green Fleet•by Shelley Ernst•January 12, 2016

Are Electric Vehicles Here to Stay?

Early adopters of electric vehicles took a risk on new technology. Years later, fleets share whether the risk has paid off.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Thi Dao•January 4, 2016

20 Under 40: Fleet's Future Leaders

Many of those in fleet management are baby boomers and are getting ready to retire, but a new generation of fleet professionals is ready to step into their shoes. These fleet professionals under 40 have already made an impression at their own operations or within the industry.

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Operations•by Thi Dao•January 4, 2016

Fleet Budgets Continue to Rise

Nearly three of four respondents to Government Fleet’s 2016 financial survey said budgets have returned to 2010 levels, and low fuel cost was one of the biggest contributors to operating budget reductions.

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Equipment•by Staff•December 22, 2015

Carryall UTVs a Cost-Cutting Fleet Alternative

At sprawling facilities, these dependable Club Car vehicles can simplify fleet operations while also saving time and money. Replacing small trucks with utility vehicles can dramatically reduce costs.

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Operations•by Shelley Mika•November 24, 2015

Large Shop Equipment Leads to Big Improvements

Small tools, step aside: It’s time for the big equipment to shine. Lifts, cranes, and exhaust systems demonstrate their impact on safety, productivity, and downtime.

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Mobility•by Staff•November 21, 2015

Trends From the 2015 L.A. Auto Show

The 2015 L.A. Auto Show included a renewed focus on luxury models, experiments in disruptive technology such as hydrogen power and virtual reality-enhanced driving, sportier exterior and interior designs with more emotional appeal, and the rising popularity of electrified powertrains over diesel and other alternative fuel types.

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Operations•by Staff•November 17, 2015

2017 Ford Super Duty: More Capability, Less Weight

An aluminum-alloy body helps reduce the weight of Ford’s 2017 F-Series Super Duty by up to 350 lbs.

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