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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 WriterApril 1, 2021

Maine to Purchase 100% EVs for State Fleet by 2030

A new report details strategies for state agencies to cut greenhouse gas emissions, transition to 100% clean energy use by 2024, and expand electric vehicle purchasing.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 26, 2021

Tennessee Sheriff Fires Employees Over Fleet Misconduct

The Knox County, Tennessee, Sheriff fired three employees following an internal affairs investigation that found they had inmates work on personal projects at fleet services.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 26, 2021

Jersey City to Create Self-Sustainable Microgrid for Fleet Operations

The city is set to become the first in the country to create a self-sustainable municipal microgrid using a 1.23 MW solar panel array installed at the Department of Public Works to ensure continuity of vital service operations.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 22, 2021

Tesla Model Y Added to Oklahoma Municipality PD

The vehicle will be used as a squad car assigned to the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Police Department's Traffic Unit.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 22, 2021

Cobb County Shows Off Officer Protection Package on Vehicles

The package is designed to keep an eye out for the Georgia county's deputies when they are otherwise preoccupied, either by talking with someone, filling out reports, or checking out their dispatches.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 18, 2021

First Priority Group Launches New Electrified Division

FPG Electrified will focus on the electrification of light- and medium-duty emergency and specialty vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 17, 2021

New Jersey Police Debuts Retro Anniversary Vehicles

The New Jersey State Police debuted 10 new retro-style vehicles featuring a single overhead emergency light and throwback logo inspired by troop cars used in the 1960s.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 17, 2021

Climate-Friendly Vehicles Added to Oregon City PD Fleet

The newest additions to the Eugene, Oregon, Police Department's fleet include nine 2020 Ford hybrid police SUVs, four E-bikes, and a four-door electric vehicle.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 16, 2021

Ford Introduces All-New 2021 F-150 Police Responder

The F-150 Police Responder now offers a top speed of 120 mph and an available Police Engine Idle feature, which lets an officer remove the key and securely exit the running truck without losing power to lights and sirens.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 12, 2021

Postmaster General Says Half of First Batch of New Vehicles Could Be EVs

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy stated at a House appropriations subcommittee that with the proper funding, the USPS could increase the number of electric vehicles it orders.

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