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Green Fleetby StaffOctober 19, 2015

Wash. City Moves to Higher Biodiesel Blend

The City of Bellevue, Wash., will begin using B-20 biodiesel for its fleet vehicles, which is expected to reduce emissions and fuel costs, the city announced Oct. 12.

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Green Fleetby StaffOctober 16, 2015

Oakland Moves to Renewable Diesel for City Fleet

The City of Oakland, Calif., is the third Northern California municipality to announce its move to fuel diesel-powered fleet vehicles with renewable diesel.

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Policeby StaffOctober 14, 2015

Tenn. PD With Diesel Passats in Holding Pattern

Police Chieft Tim Christol told WRCB that his department made a major investment in purchasing seven Passat TDIs and that it could not afford to take them off the road immediately.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 14, 2015

National Parks Should Cut Emissions By 40%, Group Says

The National Parks Service can significantly reduce carbon emissions by replacing a fleet of gasoline-powered pickup trucks with electric vehicles, doubling the number of EV charging stations, and expanding its partnership with Clean Cities, according to the Center for American Progress.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 14, 2015

Iowa City Cuts Salt Use With Webtech System

Using Webtech Fleet Center, West Des Moines has cut its salt usage from 4,000 to 5,000 tons in 2007 and 2008, to less than 2,300 tons in 2012 and 2013 combined even with an expanded infrastructure.

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Procurementby StaffOctober 14, 2015

New Orleans Opens Bids to Update Fire Truck Fleet

The bid asks for traditional fire trucks capable of carrying firefighters, water, hoses, ground ladders, and tools as well as being able to pump water, according to city leaders.

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Green Fleetby StaffOctober 13, 2015

Study Touts Hydraulic Hybrids for Refuse Fleets

Initial results from testing have shown that hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHV) offer significant fuel-saving opportunities compared to similar conventional diesel vehicles in refuse operation, according to a study performed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

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Operationsby StaffOctober 13, 2015

FLAGFA Conference Spotlights Education, Purchasing

Approximately 260 regular and affiliate members attended the Florida Association of Governmental Fleet Administrators (FLAGFA) conference and exposition where education, flexibility, purchasing, recognition, and success were front and center.

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Procurementby StaffOctober 12, 2015

County Updates Fleet with $4.5M Purchase

Fort Bend County, Texas, is updating its fleet with 72 replacement vehicles and adding 21 new ones, increasing its fleet size to more than 700 vehicles.

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Green Fleetby StaffOctober 10, 2015

Fleet Automation Drives Up County’s Vehicle Utilization

The 15-vehicle motor pool at Charles County, Md., Department of Social Services (DSS) is utilized at maximum capacity on most days, often reaching 100%, as a result of implementing the web-based fleet management information system.

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