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Safetyby StaffJune 1, 2015

More Ram Pickups Added to Takata Recalls

The latest actions bring Fiat Chrysler's global Takata-related recall total to an estimated 5.2 million vehicles.

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Procurementby StaffJune 1, 2015

NCSFA to Host OEM Webinar Series

The National Conference of State Fleet Administrators is hosting a webinar series at no charge.

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Operationsby StaffMay 29, 2015

Former Fleet Director Named City Manager

Sharon Subadan, formerly the fleet management director for Hillsborough County, Fla., was recently named the city manager for the City of Albany, Ga.

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Policeby Thi DaoMay 27, 2015

Houston Flood Damages City Vehicles

Severe weather, tornado, and flooding have affected at least 45 counties in Texas. In Houston, the state's most populous city, flooding has damaged about 66 city fleet vehicles.

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Green Fleetby Thi DaoMay 27, 2015

Indianapolis' EV Fleet Embroiled in Controversy

The City of Indianapolis mayor's bid to roll out the largest municipal fleet of electrified vehicles has become entangled in opposition from city leaders, the threat of a lawsuit to halt it, and complaints from city departments in recent weeks.

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Policeby StaffMay 27, 2015

50 Police Agencies Using Zero's Electric Motorcycles

Law enforcement agencies are using the Zero SP, Zero DSP and Zero FXP for patrol, including traffic enforcement. The motorcycles produce no audible sound and can provide a tactical advantage for officers.

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Operationsby StaffMay 27, 2015

Ariz. Gov. Wants to Consolidate State's Aircraft Fleet

Arizona's Gov. Doug Ducey is exploring a plan to reduce the number of aircraft in the state's air fleet, following his unsuccessful attempt to halt the sale of a $6-million plane to the Arizona Department of Transportation earlier this year.

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Green Fleetby StaffMay 26, 2015

Obama Scales Back EV Goal for Fed Fleet

Only 7% of the vehicles purchased by the federal government during Obama's presidency were hybrid or battery electric powered, despite President Obama's call for 1 million such vehicles on the road by 2015.

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Policeby StaffMay 26, 2015

N.J. State Police Using 'Ghost Car' for Traffic Enforcement

The New Jersey State Police will begin using a black Chevrolet Caprice with a frosted logo known as a "ghost car" to allow officers to better catch traffic scofflaws without standing out.

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Fuelby StaffMay 25, 2015

Wis. to Improve Fuel Infrastructure Security

The state of Wisconsin began an initiative to ensure petroleum supplies are available in the event of natural disasters. The state will provide assistance to municipal and county fleet operations to enable their facilities to accept a generator in an emergency.

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