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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterJune 6, 2016

Unique Fleet Vehicles

You won’t find these vehicles at many fleets! We asked fleets about the unusual vehicles their agencies own and operate. Here are a few of their unique fleet units.

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ArticlesNovember 21, 2015

Trends From the 2015 L.A. Auto Show

The 2015 L.A. Auto Show included a renewed focus on luxury models, experiments in disruptive technology such as hydrogen power and virtual reality-enhanced driving, sportier exterior and interior designs with more emotional appeal, and the rising popularity of electrified powertrains over diesel and other alternative fuel types.

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ArticlesNovember 17, 2015

2017 Ford Super Duty: More Capability, Less Weight

An aluminum-alloy body helps reduce the weight of Ford’s 2017 F-Series Super Duty by up to 350 lbs.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2015

2016 Ram 3500 6.7L Turbo Diesel

Ram Commercial has upgraded its 3500 dual rear-wheel pickup that's powered by a 6.7L Cummins inline-six turbo diesel. Several new features arrive for 2016, including an increase in towing capability to 31,200 pounds and LED bed lighting. Photos by Vince Taroc.

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ArticlesMarch 2, 2015

Trends in Refuse Truck Technology

Between lighter, quieter trucks, front-loading models, and cutting-edge fuel choices, refuse trucks are better than ever.

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ArticlesOctober 17, 2014

Ram ProMaster City: An Option for Right-sizing

With eight different configurations for the newest and smallest Ram van offering, the 2015 ProMaster city can be used by agencies looking to right-size and reduce costs.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterSeptember 23, 2014

Ford's Transit Prisoner Transport Concept

Ford has developed a Prisoner Transport Vehicle (PTV) concept version of its 2015 Transit full-size van with police upfitter Havis and input from law enforcement officers that serve on Ford's police advisory board. Read the full story here. Photos courtesy of Ford.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterSeptember 5, 2014

Charts: 2014 Public Fleet Overview

This overview provides information for nearly 200 public fleet survey respondents, including data about their customer departments, supervisors, outsourced services, and budget changes in the past year. Read the full story here.

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Videosby Staff WriterJuly 25, 2014

Ram ProMaster Walkaround

Chrysler's Fleet Government Program Manager David Callery gives a tour of the 2014 Ram ProMaster 3500, which appeared at this year's GFX. The ProMaster, which was introduced in late 2013, comes in three wheelbase lengths, two roof heights, and four overall lengths.

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Videosby Staff WriterJuly 7, 2014

Ford Transit Connect Wagon Walkaround

Ford's Government Sales Manager Steve Hoe shows off the 2014-MY Transit Connect Wagon, which is being used in van pools and other government fleets, at GFX 2014 in San Diego.

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