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NewsMarch 20, 2013

Baltimore Mayor Proposes Lease Financing Vehicles to Free Up Fleet Replacement Funds

Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake proposed a 2014 fiscal-year budget that aims to close a $30 million budget shortfall by shifting funding from City’s Mobile Equipment Fund and changing the City’s vehicle purchasing method to a lease finance model.

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NewsMarch 20, 2013

New EPA Report Cites Significant Gains in Fuel Economy for 2012

Between 2007 and 2012, fuel economy values increased by 16% while carbon dioxide emissions have decreased by 13%, and in 2012 alone, miles per gallon for cars and trucks improved 1.4 mpg, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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NewsMarch 20, 2013

Sandy Springs, Ga., to Buy New Fire Apparatus for $3.5 Million

The City of Sandy Springs, Ga., plans to purchase new fire apparatus for its fleet. The City’s current vehicles are seven years old, and to maximize resale value, the City Council is planning to sell the vehicles back to their manufacturer, Pierce Manufacturing, for $1.2 million.

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NewsMarch 13, 2013

Norman, Okla., to Conduct Fleet Analysis

The City’s concerns about its fleet include an excessively old fleet, fleet maintenance staff shortages, higher operating costs, and higher fuel costs. The goal of the analysis is to find ways to resolve these issues.

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NewsMarch 13, 2013

Texas DOT Plans to Reduce Fleet Size by 6,000 Vehicles

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently posted an update on its efforts to reduce the costs associated with the State’s fleet of vehicles, which currently numbers 16,000.

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NewsMarch 7, 2013

Polaris’ New BRUTUS Line Aimed at Commercial Customers

Polaris' initiative to expand into the commercial vehicle market begins with the Polaris BRUTUS, the company’s first purpose-built commercial vehicle line and the first side-by-side utility vehicle in the market to deliver front-end power take-off (PTO) capability.

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NewsMarch 7, 2013

Detroit’s Mayor Won’t Support City Council Appeal of Emergency Financial Manager Appointment

Although Detroit Mayor Dave Bing said he doesn't agree with Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s decision, he said there's no point in opposing it and would rather move forward to get the City’s fiscal house in order.

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NewsMarch 5, 2013

USPS Releases Muscle Cars Forever Stamps

Seven-time NASCAR National Champion Richard Petty helps dedicate the America on the Move: Muscle Cars Forever stamps from USPS.

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NewsMarch 4, 2013

Eaton Launches the Fuller Advantage Series of Transmissions

Eaton's Fuller Advantage Series of heavy-duty transmissions feature reduced weight and increased efficiency resulting in fuel economy improvements, and features contributing to lower preventative maintenance costs, according to the company.

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NewsMarch 1, 2013

Michigan’s Governor Declares Financial Emergency for Detroit

Michigan’s Governor Rick Snyder has declared a financial emergency for the City of Detroit. He has given the City of Detroit 10 days to request a hearing to possibly avoid the governor's appointment of an emergency financial manager for the City.

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