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NewsMarch 28, 2012

City of Thomasville Transitions to Natural Gas Refuse Fleet

THOMASVILLE, GA – Thomasville City Council approved the purchase of four CNG refuse trucks, with plans to replace all refuse trucks with those that run on CNG. The City will also install a CNG fueling station.

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NewsMarch 23, 2012

Town Of Oyster Bay Joins Nassau County’s Natural Gas Contract

OYSTER BAY, NY – By piggybacking off Nassau County’s natural gas contract, the Town of Oyster Bay expects to save 15-20% on its natural gas purchases. The natural gas will be used to power the Town’s sanitation fleet and to heat facilities.

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ProductsMarch 21, 2012

Octane Fuel Site Mobile Locator Map

Wright Express Corporation announced the launch of "Octane," its free mobile app that includes the industry's first fuel site locator.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 19, 2012

Ford Police Interceptor Gets Official EPA Fuel Economy Numbers

Ford said that compared to its predecessor, the Crown Victoria, the new Interceptor gets 4 mpg better in city driving, and 5 mpg better on the highway. In addition, Ford said the engine produces 38 more horsepower.

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NewsMarch 15, 2012

MEMA Members Discuss Fleet Challenges, Fuel Management

ORANGE, CA - At a March 15 meeting of the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA), 30 fleet professionals gathered to discuss their challenges and to learn about fuel management.

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NewsMarch 15, 2012

U.S. Dept. of Energy Looking for Feedback on Federal Fleet Fuel Plans

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy is looking for comments on its plans for reducing gasoline use in federal agencies’ fleets and increasing use of alternative fuels. The proposal was published in the federal register on March 12, 2012.

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NewsMarch 15, 2012

Year-Long Minneapolis Green Fleet Policy Cuts Fleet Size, Pollution

MINNEAPOLIS - Government Fleet spoke to the City of Minneapolis' Fleet Services one year after its green fleet policy implementation. Fleet Services reports a decrease in fleet size and potential savings in reduced fuel consumption.

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NewsMarch 9, 2012

Midwest City, Okla., to Build Biofuel Refueling Station

MIDWEST CITY, OK - The new fueling station will replace two 20-year-old underground storage tanks. The City awarded the project to Petroleum Marketers, Inc., and expects project completion in 45 days.

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NewsMarch 9, 2012

Thurston County to Save on Fuel Costs After Upgrading Emergency Response Vehicles

OLYMPIA, WA - The Washington State Department of Ecology is providing $250,000 to install exhaust emission controls on 83 vehicles, plus $390,000 for idle-reduction technology for 40 vehicle engines.

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NewsMarch 5, 2012

2013 GMC and Chevrolet Bi-Fuel Pickups Unveiled

DETROIT - Chevrolet and GMC announced details March 5 of General Motors' bi-fuel 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD extended cab pickup trucks. Fleet and retail consumers can place orders beginning this April.

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