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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 22, 2020

Nominate a 2020 Public Fleet Hall of Fame Member

Do you know a fleet leader who has made a lasting impact on the industry? Nominate this fleet professional for the 2020 Public Fleet Hall of Fame.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 21, 2020

NYC Using Fleet Vehicles to Test Air Quality

Five vehicles that serve the South Bronx in New York City will be equipped with sensors that collect air quality data.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 21, 2020

Idaho State Police Saves with In-House Upfitting

The Idaho State Police has saved money since hiring three employees to upfit police vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 21, 2020

Mass. State Police Has GPS in 3K Vehicles

The Massachusetts State Police has activated automatic vehicle location (AVL) systems in nearly 3,000 cruisers, installing them in the vehicles rather than in laptops.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2020

NY Municipality to Buy Only Electric Light-Duty Vehicles

The City of Yonkers, N.Y., will only buy electric models of light-duty vehicles for fleet use and expects reduced fuel and maintenance costs.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2020

Envision Solar Issued Patent for Curbside EV Charging

The EV Standard is a streetlamp that offers electric vehicle charging by combining solar, wind, and utility-generated electricity.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2020

NYC Maintenance Cost Comparison: Smaller Vehicles Are a Lot Cheaper

New data from the New York City fleet shows that mid-size cars cost 41% more to maintain than a small car, while a large car is 142% more expensive. The city found similar results with SUVs and vans.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2020

Thieves in the Twin Cities Steal Catalytic Converters

Vehicle owners and fleets in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, have faced a rash of catalytic converter thefts, with a government fleet among the victims.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2020

SD City Transitions to E-30

The City of Watertown, S.D., is transitioning its entire gasoline-fueled fleet to exclusive E-30 use. Ethanol is produced in the city using corn grown by local farmers.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2020

Doosan Bobcat Completes Acquisition of BOB-CAT Mowers

Doosan Bobcat enters the North American landscape equipment market with the acquisition of BOB-CAT and the Steiner and Ryan brands of grounds maintenance equipment.

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