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NewsJuly 21, 2014

Allison Develops Stop-Start for Medium-Duty Transmission

Allison Transmission has developed stop-start technology with a transmission that could be paired with Cummins' 2.8L ETHOS E-85 medium-duty truck engine, the company announced.

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Articlesby Grace SuizoJuly 21, 2014

Winning the 2014 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award

Paul Condran, fleet services manager for the City of Culver City, Calif., has had plenty to be proud of over his near 30-year career — including being named 2014 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year.

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NewsJuly 21, 2014

Ariz. City Bumps Up CNG, E-85 Use

The City of Scottsdale, Ariz., has more than tripled its use of compressed natural gas (CNG) and increased its use of E-85 by almost seven fold over the past two fiscal years.

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NewsJuly 18, 2014

Oklahoma Fleet Association to Host First Annual Convention

The Oklahoma Public Fleet Management Association (OPFMA) is hosting its first annual convention on Sept. 22 at the City of Tulsa Police Headquarters building.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterJuly 17, 2014

Fleet Facilty Tour: Riverside County, Calif.

Government Fleet Magazine took a tour of one of the fleet facilities at Riverside County, Calif. The county has a fleet of 4,200 units, which are serviced at its seven maintenance facilities. To learn more about the county fleet and its greening initiatives, visit http://www.government-fleet.com/article/story/2014/07/calif-county-heads-toward-a-greener-fleet.aspx.

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NewsJuly 17, 2014

Calif. County Fleet Director Retires, Replacement Appointed

Robert Howdyshell, director of purchasing and fleet services at Riverside County, Calif., will retire on July 24. Lisa Brandl has been appointed to replace him.

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NewsJuly 17, 2014

Columbus, Ohio, Dedicates Second CNG Fueling Station

The City of Columbus, Ohio, dedicated its second compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station on July 15, which will make CNG fuel available for the public as well as fleet vehicles in the north side of the city.

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NewsJuly 15, 2014

Energy Dept. Enhances Alt-Fuel Laws & Incentives Website

The Alternative Fuels Data Center, a resource of the U.S. Dept. of Energy, has enhanced the Laws and Incentives page on its website, making it easier to find the laws, incentives, and programs applicable to specific fleets.

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NewsJuly 11, 2014

Texas Offers $7.7M in Grants to Replace Diesel Vehicles

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is offering $7.7 million in grants to replace older diesel vehicles with new alternative-fuel and hybrid vehicles.

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NewsJuly 11, 2014

Ill. City Considers Alternative Fuels

The City of Des Plaines, Ill., has contracted with a company to conduct a fleet greening study in an effort to reduce fuel costs.

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