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NewsJuly 16, 2008

University of Wisconsin Fleet Runs a Solar Powered Maintenance Vehicle

MADISON, WI – The University of Wisconsin has in its fleet of vehicles a solar powered maintenance vehicle.

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NewsJuly 16, 2008

Iowa Senator Grassley Gets Riled Over Idling Federal Fleet Vehicles

WASHINGTON – With gas prices climbing toward $5 per gallon nationwide, energy efficiency is all the rage these days. But some government employees just aren’t conserving enough.

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NewsJuly 9, 2008

Burlington County Cuts Vehicle Fleet by 10 Percent

PHILADELPHIA – The Burlington County government has trimmed its vehicle fleet by 10 percent, a move that represents about $350,000 in gas, maintenance, and insurance savings, according to the head of the county Board of Freeholders.

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NewsJuly 9, 2008

City of Richmond Moves to Outsource Vehicle Services

RICHMOND, VA – The City of Richmond is considering turning over its public vehicles to private maintenance and management.

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NewsJuly 2, 2008

Government Fleet Expo & Conference Speaker Presentations Now Posted!

TORRANCE, CA - For those that missed out on the first-ever Government Fleet Expo & Conference have the opportunity to view the highlights online.

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NewsJuly 2, 2008

City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County to Consolidate Fleet Maintenance Operations on July 1

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – After two years of preparation, the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County will be consolidating their fleet maintenance operations under the City’s management on July 1.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 2008

Lifecycle Costing VS. Low Bid For Equipment Acquisition

Improved quality and savings make lifecycle costing — a modeling technique that considers all fixed and operating expenses of a vehicle or fleet function from acquisition to disposal — worth the effort for public sector fleets.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaJuly 1, 2008

6 Secrets To Extending Street Sweeper Brush Life

Since street sweepers are an important part of many public sector fleets, extending the brush life is part and parcel to street maintenance. An industry expert offers his views on how to properly care for them.

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NewsJune 18, 2008

Harford County Overhauls Car-Fleet Policies

BALTIMORE, MD – Harford County will no longer hang on to a 10-year-old car with high mileage and higher maintenance bills.

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NewsJune 11, 2008

City of Burlington Pursues Energy-Efficient Fleet

BOSTON – Burlington’s town meeting recently approved the first year of a five-year plan to replace the town’s non-emergency fleet with new, more fuel-efficient vehicles, phasing out the use of former cruisers.

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