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As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, this look back explores how government fleets evolved from horse-drawn wagons to specialized vehicles that keep communities running today.
Read More →LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman recently signed an executive order that directs all state agencies using fleet vehicles to require state employees to use E-85 ethanol and biodiesel fuel whenever available, and while operating a state flexible-fuel or diesel-powered vehicle.
Read More →MINNEAPOLIS – The Northland District of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), based in Minnesota, believes in using E85, according to the Clean Cities Website. The state has more than 125 ethanol fueling sites.
Read More →SALT LAKE CITY – Van Turner, Salt Lake City councilman, wants to move the city's fleet facility, to open space for housing, retail or other commercial uses, according to the Salt Lake Tribune.
Read More →DOUGLAS COUNTY, OR – Fleet Manager Mike Blanck told members of the Douglas County Budget Committee that he plans to buy four hybrid sedans for delivery next fall or winter, according to the News-Review.
Read More →WASHINGTON – In the U.S. Senate, legislation has been introduced that aims to provide tax incentives to encourage the use of alternative fuels and advance technology vehicles, according to the Fleet Focus, the e-mail newsletter produced by the National Association of Fleet Administrators.
Read More →BRAMPTON, ONTARIO – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the 2006 Dodge Charger the government's highest rating for frontal-impact crash protection.
Read More →DECATUR, IL – The city of Decatur, Ill., received the first of the new black and white Chevrolet Impala police cruisers that will replace the present white cars, according to the Herald-Review. The current fleet will be phased out over the next several years.
Read More →MIDDLETOWN, NY – The Dutchess County Legislature is on record requesting that when county agencies buy new vehicles, they consider purchasing alternative-fuel vehicles, according to the Website...
Read More →CHARDON, OH – Geauga County Sheriff's Office in Chardon, Ohio, promoted Gerald R. Farrow to the newly created position of fleet manager.
Read More →TUCSON, AZ – Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 150,000 vehicles used by police departments and taxi companies due to reports of problems with insulation on the dashboard becoming overheated, according to the Tucson Citizen.
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