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Green Fleetby StaffOctober 10, 2014

DOE Tool Predicts CNG Stations' Economic Impact

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new software modeling tool for analyzing the economic impacts of building new compressed natural gas fueling stations.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 9, 2014

Fla. City Unveils Ambulances with Decontamination Systems

A central Florida city has added ambulances with on-board decontamination systems to its fleet to prevent the spread of diseases like Ebola.

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Officer Jacob Hancher was shot and killed as he responded to a call of a domestic dispute on Saturday night.[|CREDIT|]Screen grab of news report.
Green FleetOctober 9, 2014

Westport Developing 3.8L NatGas, Propane Engine

Westport Innovations is developing a 3.8-liter engine that runs on natural gas or propane autogas for off-road or stationary equipment, the company announced with its quarterly earnings report.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 8, 2014

Maine City Brings Ambulance Service Back In House

The City of Auburn, Maine, is rolling out two new ambulances next week to answer calls, as the city moves away from a private ambulance company that came under fire for delayed responses to emergency calls.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 8, 2014

State of Penn. Saved $65M by Reducing Fleet

The State of Pennsylvania has reduced its fleet size by 2,500 passenger vehicles, resulting in a cost avoidance and savings of more than $65 million.

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Policeby StaffOctober 8, 2014

Grant Allows Iowa Sheriff to Install Cameras on Patrol Cars

Using a $42,677 grant, Lyon County, Iowa, Sheriff's Department will install in-car cameras in all its patrol cars.

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Green Fleetby StaffOctober 7, 2014

Florida's NGV Incentive Program Fuels Job Growth

Florida's $4.7 million in rebates to fund construction of natural gas vehicle fueling stations has created 1,820 jobs and $68 million in wages since it went into effect on Jan. 1, according to the Florida Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition (FNGVC).

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Remarketingby StaffOctober 7, 2014

La. Parish May Stop Donating Vehicles to Other Agencies

The president of the Jefferson Parish Council in Louisiana is pushing the agency to sell its used vehicles rather than continuing to donate them to other public agencies.

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Procurementby StaffOctober 6, 2014

Government Fleet Sales Up 8.8 Percent in 2014

Sales of vehicles to government fleets rose 17.3% in September and now have increased 8.8% so far in a year that's continuing to show strength in government fleet sales.

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Maintenanceby StaffOctober 6, 2014

Ohio Mayor Reconsiders Outsourced Trash Collection

City of Toledo (Ohio) Mayor Michael Collins is considering bringing privatized garbage collection back in-house, stating the contract is too favorable to the company

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