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Operationsby Paul ClintonSeptember 13, 2016

Phoenix Parking Enforcement Cars Reducing Operating Costs

The City of Phoenix's Chevrolet Spark subcompact cars have reduced maintenance costs by more than 40% over the smart cars they replaced about two years ago for parking enforcement, according to the city.

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Green Fleetby StaffSeptember 12, 2016

Idaho City Adding EVs, PHEVs

The City of Boise, Idaho, plans to add six battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to its fleet and invest in additional charging stations throughout the city.

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Operationsby Roselynne ReyesSeptember 9, 2016

New FAA Rule Allows Utilities to Expand Drone Use

A new rule from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that went into effect in late August is enabling more utility companies to consider unmanned aircraft systems to improve operations.

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MaintenanceSeptember 9, 2016

Terex Provides Hands-On Training

More than 30 people from five countries attended Terex Utilities’ 38th annual Hands On Training seminar, which included demonstrations of aerial lifts, digger derricks, and auger drills.

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Maintenanceby StaffSeptember 8, 2016

N.J. County to Provide Fleet Services to Township

The Township of Washington and Bergen County in New Jersey have agreed to a shared fleet services contract, allowing the county to provide services for the town’s 15 vehicles.

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Safetyby StaffSeptember 8, 2016

Work Injury Leads to Fleet Employee Death

A City of Long Beach, Calif., fleet employee died on Sept. 5 following an accident at work. Stevaughn Matthews, garage services attendant, was working on a trailer at the time of the accident.

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Remarketingby StaffSeptember 8, 2016

IronPlanet Introduces Online Bidding Platform

IronPlanet LiveStream will sell 3,500 items across IronPlanet, GovPlanet, Leake Auto, Kruse Energy, and Cat Auction Services in one week.

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OperationsSeptember 7, 2016

GFX Accepting Submissions for 2017 Conference

The Government Fleet Expo and Conference (GFX) planning committee is now accepting submissions for presenters for the 2017 GFX in San Antonio, Texas.

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Fuelby StaffSeptember 7, 2016

Okla. County Affected After Fuel Recall

Cleveland County, Okla., has tested its vehicles after a shipment of gasoline was recalled. Late last month, Magellan Midstream Partners distributed about 450,000 gallons of gasoline with excessive levels of ethanol to customers across the state.

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Policeby StaffSeptember 7, 2016

Ind. Police Fleet Boosts Ethanol Use

The Crown Point Police Department (Ind.) has received funding to continue using alternative fuels, including the E-85 ethanol blend.

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