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Green Fleetby Thi DaoFebruary 24, 2016

Fla. City to Build CNG Fueling Facility

The City of Panama City, Fla., has awarded a contract to Zeit Energy to build a $2.19 million compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station for fleet vehicles that will also be publicly accessible.

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Operationsby StaffFebruary 24, 2016

Report Details Mass. City's Aging Fire Fleet

The Pittsfield (Mass.) Fire Department's fleet "is not well suited" to respond to several types of incidents due to its age, and the city doesn't have a plan in place to replace the vehicles, according to a report prepared by a consultant.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 24, 2016

N.M. County Bans Outsourcing

The Doña Ana County (N.M.) manager has banned departments from using outside vendors to perform vehicle repairs, as a cost-containment strategy partly aimed at the county sheriff's department.

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Policeby Thi DaoFebruary 24, 2016

Texas Town Considers Luxury Patrol Cars

The Town of Addison (Texas) Police Department is considering replacing its fleet of 14 patrol cars with luxury vehicles. These include the Volvo XC90, BMW X5, and Audi Q7 in addition to the Ford Police Interceptor Utility and Chevrolet Tahoe.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 24, 2016

Facebook Helps Fla. Police Arrest Fleet Burglar

The Lake City (Fla.) Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with the burglary at the city’s fleet maintenance facility. The suspect entered the fenced-in facility and took personal property of Public Works employees located in vehicles.

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Policeby StaffFebruary 24, 2016

Mich. City Acquires Armored Military Vehicle

The Saginaw (Mich.) Police Department has acquired a Mine-Resistant Ambush Proof (MRAP) vehicle from the U.S. Department of Defense less than three months after turning over a military vehicle after an order from President Obama.

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Green FleetFebruary 23, 2016

NAFTC Launches Propane Autogas Vehicle Technician Training

On Feb. 24, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) will launch the newly developed Propane Autogas Vehicle Technician Training.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 23, 2016

STEMCO to Provide Tire and Mileage Monitoring for Untethered Trailers

TrackPoint Systems TrIPS solar-powered monitoring technology will now allow fleet managers to track tire pressures and mileage for untethered trailers.

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Fuelby StaffFebruary 22, 2016

Low Fuel Prices Help Reduce Fleet Costs

Around the country, government agencies are benefiting from low gas prices. Savings in fuel costs can be used to fund vehicle purchases, supply the general fund, or benefit user departments.

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SafetyFebruary 22, 2016

Terex Recalls Aerial Devices for Injury Risk

Set to begin this month, the recall affects 73 SCM48, SCM50 and SCM55 aerial devices in the 2011-2015 model years.

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