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Police•by Paul Clinton•March 13, 2014

The New Recruits: In-Service Cop Cars

Agencies with fleet-replacement budgets have begun selecting the Chevrolet Caprice PPV, Dodge Charger Pursuit, Ford Police Interceptor sedan, and Ford P.I. Utility to patrol their jurisdictions.

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Maintenance•by Barbara Bonansinga•March 1, 2014

Technician Training Solutions for Alternative-Fuel Vehicles

Fleet managers must consider how the addition of alternative-fuel vehicles changes fleet maintenance and repair. For those deciding to keep this in-house, there are various options available for technician training.

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Procurement•by Staff Writer•March 1, 2014

Driving a Drug Dealer’s Car

Law enforcement agencies can use asset forfeiture to snare unmarked narcotics cars.

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Green Fleet•Cover Story•by Thi Dao•March 1, 2014

Can Green Fleets Survive Without Government Funding?

Federal funding for alternative fuels may be slowing down. How will this affect government fleet adoption of alternative fuels?

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Equipment•by Thi Dao•February 28, 2014

Off-Road Hybrids: Technology & ROI

New hybrid off-road equipment promises to reduce fuel consumption, but how long will it take to pay back the added cost?

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Procurement•by Thi Dao•January 30, 2014

Chevrolet Colorado An 'Appealing Option' for Government Fleets

Public fleet managers are awaiting the return of the mid-size truck, hoping for a lower capital cost and improved fuel efficiency over larger models.

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Maintenance•by Daryl Lubinsky•January 30, 2014

How to Handle Extreme Weather

Use of heat pads on oil pans and transmission fans, and installation of trickle chargers for battery heat blankets, are a normal part of operations for two Air Force bases in Alaska that routinely confront below-zero temperatures in the winter.

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Operations•by Shelley Mika•January 24, 2014

Maximizing Your Recovered Costs After a Natural Disaster

When a disaster strikes, there is no controlling Mother Nature. However, with the help of a fleet management information system, fleets can better control how they recover from these events.

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Maintenance•by Staff•January 24, 2014

Public Fleet Summits Connect Regional Fleets

Public Fleet Summits, a partnership between Government Fleet magazine and the Government Solutions Team, are educational events that take place around the country.

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Telematics•by Shelley Mika•January 17, 2014

Telematics by the Numbers

Telematics devices are increasingly used by government fleets. But with budgets under close scrutiny, are they a wise investment? Four fleets discuss the savings and return on investment associated with their telematics solutions.

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