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NewsFebruary 14, 2014

Freightliner S2G Propane Autogas Truck in Final Testing Phase

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. is completing final testing of pre-production S2G propane autogas trucks and expects to begin production of the vehicle in the summer, according to a company spokesman.

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NewsFebruary 13, 2014

Ind. DOT Halts Propane Autogas Use Amid Energy Crisis

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will continue filling its bi-fuel propane autogas trucks with gasoline through March 1 to help residents coping with the propane shortage in the region.

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NewsFebruary 13, 2014

Feds Release Updated Fleet Management Handbook

The Federal Fleet Management Handbook provides best practices and strategies for meeting requirements related to reducing petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, using alt-fuel, and acquiring alt-fuel vehicles.

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NewsFebruary 12, 2014

Wis. State Energy Program Encourages Alt-Fuel Use

Three government fleets have signed up for a Wisconsin State Energy Office program that encourages alternative fuel usage by setting up a network of early adopters and a recognition program.

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NewsFebruary 5, 2014

Calif. City's Fleet Gets CNG Backup Station

A compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station scheduled to open in the City of Santa Ana, Calif., in the spring will serve as a back-up plan for city vehicles.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2014

FLEET Act Would Green U.S. Postal Fleet

A federal bill introduced in late January would authorize the U.S. Postal Service to use energy savings performance contracts to improve the efficiency of its fleet of delivery vehicles.

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NewsJanuary 31, 2014

Calif. Provides Guidance on EV Equipment

California's Department of General Services has released a guide designed to help fleet managers with electric vehicle charging infrastructure in state-owned areas.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2014

Clean Cities Launches Improved ROI Tool for CNG Investments

The Department of Energy's Clean Cities program launched an improved tool that helps fleet managers evaluate the financial soundness of investments in compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles and/or fueling infrastructure.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2014

UCLA Adding 13 EVs to Fleet

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is adding 13 Chevrolet Spark electric vehicles to its fleet for use in various departments.

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NewsJanuary 27, 2014

Ill. County’s Car Sharing Saves $250K

Cook County, Ill., has saved about $250,000 with a car sharing program in its first year by downsizing the vehicle fleet by 10 cars, cutting mileage reimbursement, and salvaging older vehicles.

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