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Maintenanceby StaffAugust 7, 2015

Calif. County Earns ASE Blue Seal

California’s Contra Costa County Public Works, Fleet Services Division has recently earned the Blue Seal of Excellence from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

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Green Fleetby StaffAugust 6, 2015

Sacramento County Opens New CNG Station

Sacramento County, Calif., opened its new $1.9 million compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station on Aug. 5, helping the county fleet transition to CNG from liquefied natural gas (LNG).

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Procurementby StaffAugust 5, 2015

Fleet Sales Fall 7% in July

Sales of vehicles by nine manufacturers to government fleets slipped 7.8% to 21,243 units in July compared to the same month a year ago, according to Automotive Fleet data.

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Procurementby Paul ClintonAugust 5, 2015

Detroit Invests Nearly $22M in Fire Fleet

The City of Detroit has been investing heavily to upgrade its fire department's fleet with nearly $22 million over the past two fiscal years for new trucks and a $1.8-million allocation for maintenance.

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Green FleetAugust 5, 2015

EPA Certifies Propane Autogas Ford P.I. Utility

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified Icom North America's bi-fuel and dedicated liquid-injection propane autogas systems for Ford police vehicles with the 3.7-liter V-6 engine, the vehicle modifier announced.

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Policeby StaffAugust 4, 2015

N.Y. Troopers Complain About High-Mileage Cruisers

The New York State Police plan to remove higher-mileage patrol vehicles as a response to a complaint filed by the agency's troopers that the vehicles continuously break down.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 3, 2015

Colo. County Fleet to Move to Former Automotive Center

Pueblo County, Colo., will spend $700,000 to purchase a former automotive center to use as its new fleet offices and maintenance shop.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 3, 2015

N.M. County Fleet Employee Arrested for Embezzlement

The Santa Fe County (N.M.) Sheriff’s Office has arrested the Santa Fe County Public Works Department fleet service manager after he confessed to stealing tires from the county and selling the stolen merchandise.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 3, 2015

Neb. University Considering Anti-Hacking Fleet Plan

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's fleet manager has begun discussing measures to thwart vehicle hackers and has floated a policy that could be implemented when technology becomes available.

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Equipmentby StaffJuly 31, 2015

NJPA Awards 5-Year Contract to Mohawk Lifts

The National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) recently re-awarded Mohawk Lifts a nationwide five-year contract to supply government agencies across the U.S. with Mohawk vehicle lifts and other garage equipment.

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