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Articlesby Thi DaoJuly 23, 2014

Calif. County Embraces Hybrids for Higher MPG

In addition to a growing hybrid vehicle fleet, Riverside County's greening efforts in the past few years include a minimum average MPG threshold for vehicle purchases, a pilot of electric vehicles, and a proposal to use propane autogas as its next alternative fuel.

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ArticlesJuly 23, 2014

GFX: The Public Fleet Manager's Conference in Review

Taking place June 2-4 at the San Diego Convention Center June 2-4, the Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX) included plenty of networking opportunities, a choice of 15 breakout educational sessions, and an expo floor packed with new technologies, vehicles, and products.

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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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ArticlesCover Storyby 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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