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NewsDecember 14, 2012

CARB Announces Grants for Zero-Emission Off-Road Equipment Demo

SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced Dec. 13 its grant solicitation for the $1 million Advanced Technology Demonstration Projects: Zero-Emission Off-Road Equipment. Applications are due Feb. 7, 2013.

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NewsDecember 12, 2012

Columbus Takes Delivery of 14 Propane Mowers

COLUMBUS, OH – The City of Columbus received a rebate from the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) in the amount of $14,000 for the purchases, greatly reducing the incremental cost of the alternative-fuel units.

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NewsDecember 12, 2012

Asheville Gets Nine New Buses Including Two Hybrids and Seven Diesels

ASHEVILLE, NC – The City of Asheville, N.C. has replaced nine buses in its transit fleet with newer vehicles, including two hybrid buses and seven diesels.

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NewsDecember 12, 2012

Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection Offering $20M in Natural Gas Vehicle Grants

HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection will give up to $20 million during the next three years to pay for incremental purchase or conversion costs for natural gas-fueled heavy-duty fleet vehicles.

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NewsDecember 12, 2012

Indianapolis to Require Plug-in Hybrid or EV Purchases for Its Non-Police Passenger Vehicle Fleet

INDIANAPOLIS – Beyond plug-in hybrids and EVs, the City’s goal is to have all of its sedans, other light-duty vehicles, its heavy-duty units, and its police vehicles equipped with alternative powertrain types by 2025.

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NewsDecember 6, 2012

Rhode Island Seeks First-Ever EV Bids

PROVIDENCE, RI – The State of Rhode Island is seeking bids for MY-2013 alternative-fuel vehicles. According to ecoRInews, this is the first time the State is including electric vehicles its annual purchase and allowing other government agencies to purchase from the contract.

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NewsDecember 6, 2012

El Paso to Build 3 CNG Fueling Stations

EL PASO, TX – The City of El Paso awarded a contract to Mansfield Energy Corp. for the design, construction, and operations of three compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations to service City-owned and -leased vehicles.

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NewsDecember 6, 2012

GF Webinar Discusses How 'Green' Chemical Products Can Benefit the Bottom Line

TORRANCE, CA - Government Fleet hosted a webinar on the benefits that “green” vehicle lubricants, degreasers, and cleaners can offer fleet operations.

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NewsDecember 6, 2012

Natural Gas Vehicle Institute Recognized as ASE-Certified CASE Training Provider

LAS VEGAS, NV - NGVi is the first and only ASE-certified CASE provider that specializes in training for the natural gas vehicle industry.

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NewsDecember 3, 2012

Chicago Commits to Electric Vehicles

CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced plans to add 20 electric vehicles to the City fleet in the coming years, including four all-electric Ford Focus hatchbacks, 15 Smith Electric medium-duty trucks, and for now, one Motiv Power Systems all-electric refuse collection truck.

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