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NewsNovember 18, 2013

Emissions Plummet with L.A. Sheriff's New Prisoner Buses

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is using a regional air-quality grant to accelerate the replacement of the nation's largest fleet of prisoner transport buses.

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NewsNovember 14, 2013

Penn. Grants Enable Alternative Fuels

The State of Pennsylvania awarded more than $3 million in alternative-fuel grants to 33 organizations for the conversion or purchase of 351 natural gas vehicles and 337 propane vehicles.

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ArticlesNovember 13, 2013

Electric Motorcycles on Patrol

While it's unlikely that all-electric cars will replace their gasoline-powered counterparts for law enforcement patrol duty, smaller electric vehicles have made inroads into police fleets.

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NewsNovember 11, 2013

8 State Fleets to See Electric Vehicle Growth

Governors in eight states have formed a partnership to add more zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) to their state fleets under a broader electric-vehicle push.

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NewsNovember 4, 2013

Feds Develop Alt-Fuel Analytical Tool

Several federal environmental agencies have developed an online calculator for fleet managers that helps estimate gasoline usage, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollutant emissions, and the cost of ownership of vehicles.

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NewsNovember 1, 2013

Ill. Agency Wins Sustainability Award

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Ill., was one of the 27 organizations honored with the Governor’s Sustainability Award, partially for its fleet greening efforts.

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NewsOctober 30, 2013

Feds Require 'Green' Fleets for $1.5B Package-Delivery Contract

Package-delivery companies competing for a federal contract will be required starting in 2014 to meet annual targets for fuel efficiency, greenhouse gas intensity, alternative fuel use, and delivery prices, an association announced.

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NewsOctober 29, 2013

Calif. Agency Purchases Electric Motorcycle

The San Mateo (Calif.) Police Department has purchased a 2013 Zero DS Police motorcycle to patrol the city's downtown area, the company announced.

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NewsOctober 28, 2013

Fla. Town Builds CNG Fueling Station

The Town of Century, Fla., purchased its first compressed natural gas (CNG) truck and plans to open a natural gas fueling station by the end of the year. Century’s Mayor Freddie McCall said he believes savings in fuel costs will add up over time, reported NorthEscombia.com.

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NewsOctober 28, 2013

Mont. County Adds Electric Pedal Vehicle

Montana's Cascade City-County Health Department has taken delivery of an Organic Transit Elf Velomobile, a vehicle-bicycle hybrid that will allow employees to get exercise during their work day, according to KRTV.

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