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NewsFebruary 8, 2010

City of Gary to Add 100+ 'Green' Vehicles to Fleet

GARY, IN - The City of Gary has received a $3.1 million federal grant to equip its police department with up to 120 flex-fuel and hybrid vehicles.

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NewsFebruary 8, 2010

Minnesota’s Use of E-85 Up 25%

ST. PAUL, MN - According to the American Lung Association of Minnesota, the SmartFleet Committee estimates the 2,500 flexible fuel vehicles used 816,568 gallons of E-85 in 2009, up from 650,036 gallons used in 2008.

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NewsFebruary 8, 2010

Long Island Power Authority Adds Two Hybrid Bucket Trucks to Fleet

UNIONDALE, NY - With the new additions, Long Island Power Authority expects to save 1,400 gallons of fuel per year and reduce CO2 emissions by 10-15 tons per truck annually.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2010

Take-Home Use for Tulsa Officers to End in June

TULSA, OK - Officers have agreed to give up take-home vehicles going outside the city and to give more notice to use compensation time. The provisions extend through the current fiscal year, which ends June 30.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2010

Grand Junction City Approves New CNG Truck Purchases

GRAND JUNCTION, CO - The new compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks will be the first four CNG vehicles in the City's fleet, and is the first stage in the City moving toward CNG and away from foreign oil dependency.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2010

San Antonio Police Pair Up in Cars to Save Money

SAN ANTONIO - In an effort to cut costs, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus initiated a three-phase plan to take 74 patrol cars off the streets and save more than $1.05 million.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2010

ACUA Expects Savings with Electric-Powered Pickup

EGG HARBOR TWP, NJ - The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) unveiled a zero-emission electric Ford Ranger pickup truck for its light-duty fleet.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2010

Dodge Co. Sheriff's Office Implements New Fuel Program

EASTMAN, GA - In addition to boosting efficiency and cutting costs, the new fuel program also serves as a public relations tool since employees can now fill up at major gas stations and speak with local residents while fueling up.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2010

California Revs Up Plug-In Hybrid Trial Project

SACRAMENTO - In an effort to study plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) performance, the California Department of General Services will take part in a two-year experiment to determine the benefits of driving PHEVs.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJanuary 29, 2010

Best Practices in Fleet Fuel Management

Second only to depreciation, fuel is the second-largest public sector fleet expense. Municipal, county, and state fleets share best practices in reducing fuel expenses.

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