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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterMarch 24, 2011

Washington City, Utah CNG Fueling Station

Washington City, Utah used U.S. Department of Energy grant money to pay for a new CNG fueling station and CNG vehicle conversions. The City has being converting vehicles in its fleet, primarily Ford pickup trucks, and expects to save $2,330 per vehicle per year on fuel costs.

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Articlesby Mike ScottMarch 24, 2011

Sporty Police Cars

Crown Victorias and Dodge Chargers and may be among the most typical makes and models of police cars used in the United States today. Some departments have a handful of “sportier” cars, many of which are used in special ways.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterMarch 24, 2011

Sporty Police Vehicles

Some departments have a handful of 'sportier' cars, many of which are used in special ways.

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ArticlesMarch 11, 2011

Leveraging Procurement Dollars in a Zero-Growth Budget Environment

Public sector fleet manager creativity is one key to “getting the most bang for the buck” in a time of tightening purse strings and unpredictable fuel prices.

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ArticlesMarch 11, 2011

A ‘State of the Fleet’ Report Can Enhance Fleet Image

Fleet managers can use an annual fleet report to inform decision-makers who impact funding, user departments, and fleet employees about both fleet management accomplishments and challenges.

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ArticlesMarch 11, 2011

Beyond the Patrol Car

Law enforcement vehicles come in all shapes in sizes. In addition to the traditional patrol vehicle or motorcycle, the following are other vehicles law enforcement officers use to keep the peace.

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Articlesby Grace SuizoMarch 11, 2011

Boosting Morale Can Help Improve Operations

Strong leadership and understanding, combined with a little creativity, can help keep productivity and employee morale high when resources are low.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJune 14, 2010

Turning Over a New Leaf

The Nissan LEAF is the first in Nissan’s forthcoming lineup of electric vehicles and is expected to assist public sector fleets in tasks such as meter reading and inspection, general administration, and rental pools.

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ArticlesMarch 18, 2010

Are Pre-Bid Conferences Necessary?

Many public sector fleet managers have eliminated the pre-bid conference in purchasing vehicles and equipment, citing the practices of piggybacking on state contracts or joining purchasing cooperatives.

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Articlesby Mike ScottMarch 18, 2010

Designing Police Vehicles: It's Not Just ‘Black & White’

By varying police vehicles’ traditional black and white colors, fleets can significantly impact a unit’s overall look, demonstrating it’s not all “black and white.”

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