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NewsNovember 8, 2011

Energy Xtreme Named as Finalist for Platts 2011 Commercial Technology of the Year

AUSTIN, TX - Energy Xtreme's systems provide power to operate a vehicle's electrical needs without engaging the vehicle's engine. This allows for increased vehicle performance resulting in significant fuel and maintenance savings while reducing emissions.

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NewsNovember 8, 2011

Northern Nevada GDiesel Refinery Expands, Plans for Las Vegas Refinery Underway

RENO, NV - The expansion, expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2012, will double the plant's capacity to 400,000 gallons of clean-burning GDiesel per day.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Thi DaoNovember 4, 2011

Fleets Find Savings with Motor Pool Technology

Five fleets share their success stories in motor pool management; improvements range from reduced fleet size to enhanced customer service.

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NewsNovember 1, 2011

Chico Realizes Savings Through Fleet Optimization & Revised Vehicle Use Policy

CHICO, CA - The City of Chico's Central Garage was able to save the replacement fund $1.6 million and saved $85,234 in reduced fuel consumption in the past three years.

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NewsOctober 28, 2011

San Juan Capistrano Joins Calif. State Fuel Card Contract

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA - The City of San Juan Capistrano joined the State of California's contract for a fleet fuel card in order save on rising fuel costs, which is expected to result in up to $4,000 of savings each year.

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NewsOctober 27, 2011

Wright Express Awarded National Joint Powers Alliance Fleet Card Contract

SOUTH PORTLAND, ME - The Wright Express fleet card program will now be available through the NJPA, allowing government fleets to join the contract without issuing an RFP.

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NewsOctober 27, 2011

Ann Arbor Saves with Hydraulic Hybrid Recycling Trucks

ANN ARBOR, MI - The City of Ann Arbor's deployment of four hydraulic-hybrid recycling trucks in its fleet last year improved fuel economy by 15 percent and increased brake lifespan.

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NewsOctober 26, 2011

Federal GSA & State of Illinois Add Car Sharing to Fleet Programs

WASHINGTON & SPRINGFIELD, IL - The U.S. GSA awarded a blanket purchase agreement to Zipcar as a vendor for the government's short-term rental (STR) program. The State of Illinois also launched the carsharing option for state employees.

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ArticlesCover StoryOctober 25, 2011

City of Fort Worth Establishes First-Ever National Fuel Contract

By creating and using a national fuel contract, the City of Fort Worth, Texas, saved $40,000 in its first year alone. The City expects savings to increase as more agencies join the cooperative contract.

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NewsOctober 20, 2011

New Orleans Aviation Board Failed to Implement Ground Fleet Audit Recommendations

NEW ORLEANS - A follow-up audit of the New Orleans Aviation Board's fleet operations found it had failed to implement seven of the nine fleet recommendations from a 2009 audit it had pledged to follow.

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