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Articlesby Paul DexlerSeptember 1, 2006

Is Nitrogen a Better Tire Fill?

The air in tires is 78-percent nitrogen. There appear to be many advantages to filling tires with 99-percent pure nitrogen. Equipment is available for centrally managed fleets to do the job.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaSeptember 1, 2006

Idling Reduction Program - Anything But Idle

Florida county fleet uses GPS tracking to reduce idling and fuel costs, saving taxpayers money.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2006

Are Hybrid-Electric Vehicles a Good Buy for Fleet?

Buying vehicles based on lowest initial cost alone can be a breach of public trust. Bid specifications and awards should be based on lifecycle cost to obtain the best deal.

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NewsAugust 29, 2006

LoJack-Equipped Dump Truck Leads Police to Chop Shop Bust

WESTWOOD, MA – A LoJack-equipped Sterling dump truck was instrumental in helping the Multi-Agency Auto Theft Task Force of Palm Beach County, Fla., uncover a chop shop that specialized in the dismantling of dump trucks. Four dump trucks, a cargo container, and a trailer were recovered with an estimated value of $200,000. One suspect has been arrested.

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NewsAugust 29, 2006

Hybrid Garbage Trucks on the Way

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Next year an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-influenced hybrid garbage truck made by Peterbilt will roll out with both a diesel engine and a hydraulic pump.

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NewsAugust 29, 2006

City of Ames Iowa and CyRide Select collectiveData to Provide Fleet Maintenance Management Software

NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA – The City of Ames, Iowa, and CyRide, the public transit authority of Ames, have each selected collectiveFleet Pro — from collectiveData Inc. — to serve as their perspective fleet information management systems (FIMS) provider.

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NewsAugust 29, 2006

Morgan Joins City of Long Beach Fleet Operations

LONG BEACH, CA – Frank Morgan has been named manager of fleet services bureau for the City of Long Beach.

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NewsAugust 23, 2006

Elgin Sweeper Introduces LifeLiner Hopper System

ELGIN, IL – Elgin Sweeper, a manufacturer of street sweepers, has introduced the LifeLiner hopper system, a specially designed hopper liner and finish system that greatly improves the life, durability, and functionality of a sweeper hopper.

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NewsAugust 23, 2006

Orlando International Airport Testing Biodiesel Use in Fleet

ORLANDO, FL – Orlando International Airport is testing biodiesel fuel in 100 of its vehicles.

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NewsAugust 23, 2006

City of Ames, Iowa Selects collectiveData for Fleet Maintenance Management Software

NORTH LIBERTY, IA -- collectiveData, Inc. a provider of fleet maintenance management software announced that the City of Ames, Iowa and CyRide, the public transit authority of Ames, Iowa, have each selected collectiveFleet Pro to serve as their fleet information management systems (FIMS) provider.

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