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NewsSeptember 14, 2011

Aurora, Ill. Receives EPA Award for Eliminating Lead Wheel Weights

AURORA, IL – The City of Aurora has received an award from the EPA for eliminating lead wheel weights in its fleet of approximately 360 vehicles and equipment assets.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2011

Kansas City Police Invests in Alt-Fuel Vehicles

KANSAS CITY, MO - The Kansas City Police Department's first venture into alternative-fuel vehicles begins with 12 CNG sedans and one propane-autogas vehicle.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2011

Public Agencies Purchase Electric Transit Connects

OAK PARK, MI - Azure Dynamics Corporation recently sold eight electric Ford Transit Connects to various municipalities and public agencies in North America.

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NewsSeptember 12, 2011

City of Cypress Adds 2 Propane Autogas Trucks to Fleet

CYPRESS, CA - The City of Cypress recently added two ROUSH CleanTech Ford F-250 pickups fueled by propane autogas for use in administering community street work such as asphalt repairs and refuse pick-up.

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NewsSeptember 12, 2011

GSA Offers Tool to Optimize Federal Fleet

WASHINGTON – The U.S. GSA’s Vehicle Allocation Methodology (VAM) helps agencies determine the optimal size and composition of their fleet, further propelling federal efforts to move to alternative fuel.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2011

King County Kicks Off EV Commuting Program with 4 LEAFs

SEATTLE - Metro's Rideshare Operations has committed to purchasing 20 Nissan LEAF vehicles to pilot electric-vehicle technology for commuters. The four LEAFs are the first step of this pilot.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2011

Indiana Clean Cities Offering Alt-Fuel Vehicle Grants of $40,000 to $500,000

INDIANAPOLIS - Greater Indiana Clean Cities is offering alternative-fuel vehicle grants to government entities and other organizations with fleets in Indiana.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2011

Los Angeles AFB to Replace Non-Combat Ground Fleet With EVs

WASHINGTON - Initial planning for the installation of charging infrastructure is under way, and the vehicles could be on the base as soon as January 2012. Approximately 40 vehicles are eligible for replacement with PEV models.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2011

City of Elgin Sustainability Plan Calls for Idling Policy, Alt-Fuel Study

ELGIN, IL - The City of Elgin Council approved a resident-written Sustainability Action Plan that includes 'greening' objectives for the fleet. A Sustainability Commission will oversee plan implementation.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2011

Eugene Water & Electric Board Adds All-Electric Transit Connect to Fleet

EUGENE, OR - The all-electric Ford Transit Connect van will be used for courier services. The estimated electric cost per mile is just 3.2 cents, as opposed to 36.8 cents per mile for gasoline.

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