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News•April 2, 2009

Columbus to Use Stimulus Funds for 'Green' Efforts

COLUMBUS, OHIO – The federal economic-stimulus plan will allow the City of Columbus continue to move forward on its "green" efforts, according to The Columbus Dispatch.

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Articles•by Paul Dexler•April 1, 2009

When Hybrid Batteries Die

The batteries in hybrid vehicles today are based on nickel-metal hydride technology. They last a long time, but not forever. Here is what to do when the battery in a hybrid dies.

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News•April 1, 2009

Placer County Cuts Back on Take-Home Vehicle Use

GRANITE BAY, CA – New policy developed by the County Executive Office includes reduction in the number of SUVs used as take-home vehicles, attaching prominent county markings, and buying more fuel-efficient models.

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News•April 1, 2009

Oklahoma State University to Add CNG Station for Campus Fleets

SEAL BEACH, CA – The new CNG facility will support the University's program to replace most of its diesel bus and gasoline-powered fleet vehicles with energy-efficient, environmentally friendly CNG models.

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News•March 30, 2009

'Greener' Vehicles May Mean Extra Stimulus Money for Towns

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Tucked in the stimulus bill is $300 million for towns and public agencies, as well as private companies, to cover the cost difference between a hybrid and its traditional model, according to The MetroWest Daily News.

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News•March 30, 2009

City of Peoria to Cut Expenses by Downsizing Fleet

PEORIA, AZ – City officials have set April 1 as the deadline to eliminate at least 75 vehicles from the 530-unit fleet in an effort to conserve resources and cut expenses, according to the Arizona Republic.

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News•March 30, 2009

Jacksonville's Automated Trash Trucks Add Safety and Cut Costs

JACKSONVILLE, NC – Jacksonville's garbage truck fleet recently received its first fully automated trash truck, which features a hydraulic claw that picks up trash cans curbside and dumps the trash into the truck without the aid of a sanitation worker.

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News•March 30, 2009

Dade City Police's Electric Cars Get Attention

DADE CITY, FL – Dade City has joined a handful of other cities in the Tampa Bay area whose officers are using electric vehicles to patrol school grounds or police heavily populated events such as parades, according to the St. Petersburg Times.

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News•March 30, 2009

Flagler County to Upgrade Ambulance Fleet

BUNNELL, FL – Two eight-year old units are being replaced, but will remain in fleet as "spares" should other units break down or need routine maintenance, according to The News-Journal.

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News•March 26, 2009

Fairport Electric Expands Hybrid Vehicle Fleet

FAIRPORT, NY – Village-owned power company Fairport Electric is buying a new hybrid bucket truck to replace a 1999 model, according to MPNnow.com.

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