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News•November 7, 2006

University of Minnesota Studying the Driveability of Vehicles Using Experimental E-20

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, MN – The University of Minnesota (U of M) is in the early stages of a 14-month-long study of E-20, an experimental biofuel that contains 20 percent ethanol.

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News•November 7, 2006

City of Prescott Adopts New Police Car Design

PRESCOTT, AZ – Beginning in spring 2007, the Prescott, Ariz., Police Department plans to change the design of its cars to a more universally accepted black-and-white color scheme.

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News•November 7, 2006

Strom Named Deputy Director Fleet & Travel Management for South Dakota

PIERRE, SD - David Strom, CAFM, has been named deputy director fleet and travel management for the State of South Dakota.

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News•November 7, 2006

U.S. Postal Service Deploys Carrier Route Optimization Solution

CHICAGO, IL – RouteSmart Technologies' Carrier Optimal Routing (COR) solution, has selected NAVTEQ as their map data provider.

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Articles•November 1, 2006

2007 Diesel Regulation Technologies Evolve

Over the next four years, increasingly stringent diesel fuel regulations will fall into place. The government has targeted December 2010 for 100-percent availability of 15-ppm ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel.

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Articles•November 1, 2006

Can the Business of Government Be Run As a Business?

Under an executive order, the Illinois Department of Central Management Services reconfigured its fleet operations, saving $17 million over two years.

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Articles•by Shelley Mika•November 1, 2006

Contra Costa County Fleet Uses B-20 to Replace ULSD Fuel

The county fleet chose B-20 biodiesel to replace ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) for biodiesel’s improved lubricity and environmental benefits. The switch was ‘simple’ with no vehicle modifications required.

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Articles•November 1, 2006

Houston Airport System Shifts from CNG to Hybrid Vehicles

Greater fuel economy, reduced emissions, and fueling convenience prompted the Houston Airport System to convert its alt-fuel fleet from natural gas to hybrid vehicles.

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Articles•November 1, 2006

Tricks for Maximizing Diesel Retrofits

Cleaner fuels and engines in 2007 will move U.S. fleets toward better air and fuel efficiency. But what about older vehicles? Here are some things fleets can do with older vehicles to improve air quality.

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Articles•November 1, 2006

6 Steps to Selecting the Right Medium-Duty Trucks for Your Fleet

There are several options to consider when choosing the right truck. Eliminating unwanted costs, targeting specific needs, and calculating mpg are all ways you can help determine the right truck for your fleet needs.

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