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Articlesby Lauren FletcherMarch 17, 2009

Spec'ing the Right Fire Apparatus for the Job

Writing specifications for a new fire apparatus can be daunting. Determining the intended purpose is the first step, but there are many paths to take from there.

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NewsMarch 16, 2009

GFX Conference Agenda Based on Fleet Manager Responses

DENVER, CO – Based on results from a survey of hundreds of government fleet managers, the Government Fleet Expo & Conference will address concerns expressed by public sector fleets during this challenging economic climate.

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NewsMarch 16, 2009

Fallbrook Technologies Inc. Unveils New Accessory Drive Applications

NuVinci continuously variable planetary (CVP) technology helps improve fuel economy, generate more power at idle, and facilitate the use of smaller engines, according to the company.

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NewsMarch 16, 2009

Several Florida Counties Expect More Than $200K in Fuel Cost Savings

MACCLENNY, FL – If fuel prices continue to drop, several counties in Florida may fall under their fuel budgets, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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NewsMarch 16, 2009

Localities Team Up to Cut Fuel Costs

ATLANTA – Governments from Atlanta to Athens-Clarke County are working together to purchase up to 20 million gallons of fuel in bulk to help save each thousands of dollars, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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NewsMarch 16, 2009

Eagle County Working to Go 'Green'

EAGLE COUNTY, CO – The addition of 20 hybrid sedans to its motor vehicle fleet about two years ago was met with some skepticism, but the benefits were soon realized when gas prices began to rise.

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NewsMarch 12, 2009

Tucson Closer to Having Network of Electric-Car Chargers

TUCSON, AZ – With new electric vehicles scheduled to be on the road in Tucson in January 2010, the City hopes to get electric charging stations built into every parking garage, parking lot, and street corner.

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NewsMarch 12, 2009

Calling a Public Sector Fleet Manager? You'll Probably Get Voicemail

TORRANCE, CA – How successful are people trying to reach public sector fleet managers by phone? To find out, Government Fleet randomly called 40 fleet managers, and was able to speak directly to 7. The rest went to voicemail.

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NewsMarch 12, 2009

Four-Day Workweek Boosts Energy Savings and Employee Morale for Yavapai County Public Works

PRESCOTT, AZ – Closing the building one day each week amounts to almost an entire workweek of energy costs saved and a three-day weekend for Yavapai County Public Works employees to attend to personal business.

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NewsMarch 12, 2009

Boston Fire Department to Hire Fleet Manager

BOSTON – With the Jan. 9 death of a Boston Fire Department lieutenant attributed to brake failure, a report by an outside consultant recommends the city hire a fleet manager to oversee a preventive maintenance regimen.

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