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Telematicsby StaffJuly 31, 2015

Louisville Rolls Out GPS Tracking to City Fleet

The City of Louisville, Ky., is installing GPS units in 481 cars and trucks to reduce idling time and improve maintenance by more quickly identifying vehicles that need service.

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Policeby StaffJuly 31, 2015

NYPD Prohibits Pursuits With Smart Cars

The New York Police Department has told officers driving its new Smart Cars not to use them to pursue a suspect, even though they can reach speeds of up to 90 mph and are more maneuverable than larger police vehicles

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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 31, 2015

Ga. County Expects to Save $246K with Leased EVs

Cobb County, Ga., has leased 16 Nissan Leaf electric vehicles (EVs), a move that is expected to save the county approximately $246,000 compared to the gas-powered vehicles currently in use in the fleet.

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Green FleetJuly 30, 2015

East Coast Agencies Add More Hybrid Vans

Both the City of Boston, Mass., and Montgomery County, Md., have commissioned additional XL Hybrid conversions to supplement the existing XL Hybrids in their fleets. Boston will have an additional 16 hybrid vans, while Montgomery County will have 10.

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Operationsby StaffJuly 30, 2015

Club Car Offers Sales Program With Carryall Utility Vehicles

Club Car has introduced its Corporate Solution Program to help fleets plan, manage and maintain a fleet of utility vehicles.

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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 29, 2015

Fla. County Mandates CNG Refuse Trucks

Orange County, Fla., has approved a new refuse collection program that mandates haulers to begin using compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles.

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Green Fleetby Paul ClintonJuly 29, 2015

San Diego County Moving to New Fleet Facility

San Diego County's fleet unit will be moving to a new $22-million service garage to make way for a new crime lab at its existing location, its fleet manager told Government Fleet.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 29, 2015

Mo. City's Sales Tax Could Fund Garage Upgrade

The City of Columbia (Mo.) has budgeted $4.5 million in revenue from an upcoming sales tax initiative that would be earmarked to fund upgrades to an antiquated vehicle service garage if voters approve the measure.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 28, 2015

Snap-on Creates Diagnostic Quick Tips Training Videos

Snap-on has recently added Quick Tips training videos to its website and YouTube channel to help professional technicians speed up their diagnostic capabilities.

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Operationsby StaffJuly 27, 2015

Last Day to Participate in Industry Trends Survey

Government Fleet is conducting its annual industry trends survey to learn more about public fleets and to track changes in the industry. This research is a benchmarking opportunity for fleet managers.

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