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Fuelby StaffJanuary 21, 2015

Audit: Pa. County Must Improve Fleet Inventory, Fuel Management

A fleet audit by the Allegheny County (Pa.) controller reveals gaps in data, lack in oversight, and vehicle misuse, according to a release from the controller’s office.

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Green Fleetby StaffJanuary 21, 2015

California Approves $12 Million for Alt-Fuel Projects

The California Energy Commission has approved $12 million for three alternative fuel projects that support green-vehicle initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on petroleum-based fuels.

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Fuelby StaffJanuary 21, 2015

Fuel Price Competition Provides Savings Opportunity, Says Chevin

Increased competition in oil and fuel prices is providing fleets with a real opportunity to make new operational savings, according to fleet software provider Chevin Fleet Solutions.

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Maintenanceby StaffJanuary 21, 2015

Fleet Supervisor Fired for Taking Home City Equipment

A veteran fleet supervisor for the City of Knoxville, Tenn., has been fired after equipment from the fleet garage was found at his home.

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Policeby StaffJanuary 16, 2015

Cleveland Plans $20M Fleet Upgrade

A privately offered $100-million municipal bond approved by the Cleveland City Council this week would set aside $20 million to upgrade the city's emergency response fleet.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 16, 2015

S.D. City Begins Fleet Assessment

The City of Sioux Falls, S.D., hired Mercury Associates to conduct a comprehensive review of fleet operations. The goal of the project is to determine the most cost-effective and efficient way to provide fleet services.

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Procurementby StaffJanuary 15, 2015

Lower Fuel Prices Save Fleets Money

Gasoline prices have been decreasing since July 2014, and fleets have been seeing savings in fuel costs.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 14, 2015

Colo. City Invests in Biogas Fueling Plant

The City of Grand Junction, Colo., has jointly invested in a biogas conditioning system and pipeline project that will provide a biogas-based fuel to municipal fleet vehicles, including 30 refuse trucks, dump trucks, pickups, and sedans.

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Policeby StaffJanuary 14, 2015

Ford's 2017 Aluminum Raptor Sheds 500 Pounds

Ford's redesigned F-150-based Raptor truck will incorporate an aluminum-alloy body to reduce its weight by more than 500 pounds when it debuts for the 2017 model year.

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Telematicsby StaffJanuary 13, 2015

Houston Adds Telematics to Quarter of Public Works Fleet

The City of Houston is expanding use of telematics in its Public Works fleet. Technicians are installing 922 telematics devices on Public Works trucks after a successful pilot with 75 vehicles.

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