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As public agencies work to cut emissions from off-road operations, fleets are turning to a mix of renewable fuels, hybrid systems, battery-electric equipment and emerging hydrogen technology.
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Pittsylvania County in Virginia has awarded bids to two suppliers to provide the county with fuel. This action followed an audit earlier this year revealing the county had not sought competitive bids for vehicle fuel, which violated its procurement policy.
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The San Barbara County (Calif.) Sheriff’s Office’s fuel cost for idling patrol vehicles exceeded $1.25 million over the past six years, according to a Santa Barbara County (Calif.) Grand Jury report released this month.
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The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) should expand its support for telematics in leased vehicles and change its fuel rate structure to charge agencies for actual fuel use rather than miles traveled, according to a report released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
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The GRIP (Governor to Reduce Idle and Pollution) taps into a vehicle's electronics network via the CAN bus to regulate vehicle functions such as engine revolutions, transmission position, outside temperature, ignition positions, and coolant temperatures.
Read More →A City of Hialeah (Fla.) Public Works employee was arrested April 17 and charged with stealing fuel from the city's fleet fuel pump.
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The NAFA Fleet Management Association recently announced its newest Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) graduates for 2013-2014. There were a total of 42 graduates in the group, and 20 work in the public sector.
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The police chief from the Town of Brusly, La., was accused of using a fleet fuel card to fuel his personal truck and personal boat, with charges totaling $1,120 between January 2013 and January 2014.
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LP Energy Systems has introduced its Dual Fuel System for diesel and gasoline engines that improves fuel economy while reducing harmful emissions. The system injects propane vapor into the fuel mixture.
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A former Bernalillo County (N.M.) Parks and Recreation employee is accused of stealing about $6,500 worth of fuel. To do so, he allegedly used stolen employees' Social Security numbers and stolen vehicle gas cards.
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The state of South Dakota's vehicles will begin fueling up with E-15 as a way to support the state's ethanol industry, Gov. Dennis Daugaard has announced.
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