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NewsFebruary 21, 2013

United Government Converts Fleet to Propane-Autogas

The Unified Government (UG) of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, is converting 13 paratransit buses and two pickup trucks to run on propane-autogas. With these conversions, the UG expects to save at least $100,000 in annual fuel costs.

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NewsFebruary 20, 2013

Colorado Senate Passes Bill Requiring Alt-Fuel Fleet Vehicle Purchases for State Entities

Colorado Senate Bill 13-070 requires State entities to purchase vehicles that operate on compressed natural gas (CNG), or other alternative fuels, as long as the increased cost of the vehicle is not more than 10% of the cost of a comparable dedicated petroleum vehicle.

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NewsFebruary 19, 2013

New York City’s Mayor Wants to Add 50 EVs to Fleet

In his final State of the City address, New York City’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg highlighted a plan to increase the number of electric vehicles operating in the City’s fleet.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2013

City of Tampa, Fla., Receives 5 New CNG Solid Waste Vehicles

The City of Tampa, Fla., recently received five new compressed natural gas (CNG) solid waste vehicles on Feb. 12 at the Tampa International Airport’s CNG station.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2013

California DGS Details Zero Emissions Fleet Plan Requirements for State Agencies

The California Department of General Services' directions outline the three-year implementation plan that State agencies must submit to DGS’ Office of Fleet and Asset Management (OFAM) when those agencies want to purchase new fleet vehicles.

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NewsFebruary 11, 2013

Detroit Diesel Approves EcoPower Heavy-Duty Diesel 10W-30 CJ-4/SM

Safety-Kleen Systems announced Feb. 11 that Detroit Diesel has approved EcoPower Heavy-Duty Diesel 10W-30 CJ-4/SM for use in Detroit Diesel engines.

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NewsFebruary 11, 2013

New York City's DOT Buys New Hybrid Bucket Truck for Use on Rail Tracks

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has purchased an additional Kenworth T370 hybrid bucket truck, which it plans to put into service to help maintain bridges over railroads. The vehicle is currently on order.

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NewsFebruary 11, 2013

Lafayette, La., Opens CNG Station for City Fleet Vehicles and the Public

The City of Lafayette, La., is building a new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station at the Lafayette Consolidated Government's public works department.

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NewsFebruary 7, 2013

Louisiana Requires State Agencies to Purchase Bi-Fuel Vehicles

The new law says State agencies are not allowed to purchase or lease any vehicle unless it is capable of bi-fuel operation, with fuels including natural gas or propane and gasoline or diesel.

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NewsFebruary 6, 2013

Beverly Hills Opens CNG Fueling Station and Replaces Four Refuse Trucks With CNG Models

The City of Beverly Hills, Calif., recently opened its new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station. The new station will fuel the City’s growing fleet of CNG vehicles, which now includes four new refuse trucks.

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