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Articles•by Mike Scott•January 9, 2009

Polk County Incentivizes Employees to Reduce Fuel Costs

Polk County, Fla. is implementing a broad strategy to ensure employees who adhere to fuel-efficient guidelines share in the rewards.

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Articles•by Joe Bohn•January 9, 2009

Northwest Agencies Partner to Purchase Hybrid Trucks

A consortium of 14 local and state government agencies uses its combined purchasing power to negotiate favorable pricing for medium-duty hybrid trucks. The group also aims to promote the availability of the new technology.

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Articles•January 9, 2009

State Fleets Adopt Fuel Cards to Reduce Cost

The States of Indiana and Illinois fleets improve fleet operations and their carbon footprint, all with the swipe of a card.

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Articles•by Mike Scott•January 9, 2009

Constable Fleet Saves Through Alternative Fuel

The Clark County Constable owns its fleet of 21 hybrids and plans to invest in other alternative-fuel options. The unit’s success can be duplicated by other public fleets.

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Articles•January 9, 2009

Cedar Rapids Fleet Tested by Floods of 2008

Despite losing 91 units, four out of five garages, all but one fuel island, and an entire data network, the City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, fleet staff came together to overcome these challenges and forge a “new normal.”

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News•January 7, 2009

Government Fleet E-News to Expand Content and Frequency

TORRANCE, CA – Government Fleet E-News will be expanding the content available for its readers while increasing its frequency to twice a week starting next Monday. The e-newsletter will now be delivered every Monday and Thursday.

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News•January 7, 2009

City of Hartford Police to Keep Older Vehicles Longer

HARTFORD, CT – City of Hartford Police officers will have to stick with their older, higher-mileage cars when cash-strapped communities stop buying new ones.

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News•January 7, 2009

City of Raleigh Pays Woman $1 Millon for Crash with Fleet Vehicle

RALEIGH, N.C. — Raleigh authorities say a woman who sued the city over a head-on crash with a recycling truck has agreed to a $1.1 million settlement.

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News•January 7, 2009

Upgrades for Chandler Mayor's $32K-Car Cost Taxpayers More than $5,000

CHANDLER, AZ – City of Chandler Mayor Boyd Dunn is taking heat for allowing taxpayers buy him a new $32,000 Toyota Camry Hybrid with more than $5,000 in upgrades when the city is facing a budget deficit.

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News•January 7, 2009

Boy Hit by City of Detroit-Owned Vehicle Gets $15 million

DETROIT - A Detroit child struck by a city-owned vehicle while crossing the street recently won a $15-million verdict.

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