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3 New Ways Fleet Software Pays: ROI opportunities for modern fleet managers

Public fleets face constant pressure to do more with limited budgets. This eBook outlines how modern fleet software helps agencies extend asset life, reduce unplanned downtime, and improve safety by automating maintenance, using smarter video insights, and unifying fleet data. A practical look at how technology can drive measurable ROI for taxpayers.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2011

Low Cost or No-Cost Green Fleet Strategies

A variety of easy approaches can yield quantifiable results in greening a fleet, including avoiding unnecessary travel and using alternative-fuel vehicles. Tactics used by the states of West Virginia and Oklahoma are shared, including leveraging existing state natural resources.

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NewsMay 27, 2011

Fuel Program Helps Virginia Fleets Save Money

RICHMOND, VA - The Commonwealth of Virginia and more than 80 universities, and local government entities are saving money on fuel purchases by participating in Virginia's State Motor Fuel Program.

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NewsMay 26, 2011

Columbus to Use First Hybrid Refuse Trucks in Ohio

COLUMBUS, OHIO - Columbus will be putting four Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) refuse side loader trucks into service by July 1, the first city in Ohio to own and operate a type of hybrid refuse truck.

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NewsMay 25, 2011

Federal Fleet Must Purchase Alt-Fuel Vehicles and Right Size

WASHINGTON - The memorandum includes a requirement for all new light-duty vehicles, leased or purchased by agencies, to be alternative-fueled vehicles by Dec. 31, 2015.

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NewsMay 25, 2011

Networkfleet Releases ePaper: “Don’t Sit Idle While Fuel Costs Rise”

SAN DIEGO -A new ePaper from Networkfleet, Inc. titled “Don’t Sit Idle While Fuel Costs Rise” provides details on how fleet management technology can hedge against rising fuel costs.

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NewsMay 23, 2011

Gainesville Cuts Take-Home Vehicles to Save Money

GAINESVILLE, FL – The City of Gainesville reduced the number of take-home vehicles used by City employees from 40 down to a total of five.

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NewsMay 19, 2011

GAO Finds US Postal Service Lacks Funds for Fleet Overhaul

WASHINGTON – The U.S. GAO issued a report that found the USPS' fleet of vehicles is aging, seeing higher maintenance costs as a result, and needs new vehicles to meet federal sustainability standards.

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NewsMay 17, 2011

Corpus Christi Converting Vehicles to Natural Gas

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - The City of Corpus Christi's city council approved a service agreement to convert 16 City vehicles to run on compressed natural gas.

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NewsMay 16, 2011

New Haven Takes Delivery of Hybrid Refuse Truck

NEW HAVEN, CT – The City of New Haven unveiled its first hybrid refuse truck. The City said this new vehicle will use 30-percent less fuel than non-hybrid trucks in the fleet.

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NewsMay 16, 2011

Stamford Facing Higher Gas, Diesel Prices With Upcoming Fuel Contract

STAMFORD, CT – The City of Stamford is looking at higher gasoline and diesel prices for its fleet of 400 vehicles when a new fuel contract goes into effect on July 1.

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