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Articles•by Joe Bohn•January 10, 2011

Pros and Cons of ‘Right-Sizing’ Vehicles to Increase Fuel Economy

Reducing vehicle fuel consumption and increasing fuel economy is one of the top challenges for fleet. However, some veteran fleet managers caution to research before buying.

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Articles•January 10, 2011

Seattle Named No. 1 Government Green Fleet

Use of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles, as well as fuel reduction strategies and a Green Fleet coordinator, are some reasons the City of Seattle was recognized as the No. 1 Government Green Fleet in North America.

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News•January 10, 2011

Scotts Valley Police Department Purchases Electric Motorcycle

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA - The Scotts Valley Police Department became the first law enforcement agency in California to accept delivery of a Zero DS electric motorcycle to assist in local patrols and traffic enforcement.

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News•January 6, 2011

City of Lincoln Settles Bad Diesel Shipment Lawsuit

LINCOLN, NE - The City of Lincoln agreed to settle a lawsuit for $40,000 over a shipment of bad soy diesel fuel believed to have damaged 25 City transit buses.

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News•January 6, 2011

City of Greer Begins Natural Gas Vehicle Conversions

GREER, SC - Last week, the City of Greer unveiled two new vehicles, a Ford Fusion and Ford F-150, that had been converted to run on natural gas. Greer has set a goal of converting at least 15 percent of the City's fleet to operate on natural gas by 2020.

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News•January 3, 2011

EPA Grant Funds Emission-Control Technology for Ohio Cities

COLUMBUS, OH - Nine fleets, eight of which are in the public sector, have partnered with the Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) to retrofit vehicles with diesel oxidation catalysts (DOCs). The retrofits are made possible by a grant from the U.S. EPA, designed to clean up diesel fleets in Ohio.

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News•December 30, 2010

City of Concord Installs Anti-Idling Equipment

CONCORD, NH - The City of Concord is installing new idling-reduction equipment, purchased with federal stimulus money, that could result in $8,000 in fuel savings annually.

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News•December 23, 2010

Last Chance to Save $200 on GFX Registration

TORRANCE, CA - Register for the Government Fleet Expo & Conference 2011 by Dec. 31 to save up to $200. GFX will take place at the San Diego Convention Center June 6-8, 2011.

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News•December 23, 2010

AFDC Makes Charging Easier for EV Drivers

WASHINGTON - The Alternative Fueling Station Locator, an online mapping tool of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC), now provides a new way to search for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, making it easier for drivers to plug in.

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News•December 23, 2010

FTA Awards Parks, Forests, Wildlife Refuges $27M for Alternative Transportation

WASHINGTON - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced that 47 projects in national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges across the United States will share in $27 million from its Paul S. Sarbanes Transit In Parks program to improve public and alternative transportation within the grounds.

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