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Fuelby StaffJuly 11, 2014

Ill. City Considers Alternative Fuels

The City of Des Plaines, Ill., has contracted with a company to conduct a fleet greening study in an effort to reduce fuel costs.

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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 9, 2014

Calif. Agencies Roll Out 90 All-Electric Vehicles

Ten government agencies in the Bay Area of Northern California will be adding 90 all-electric vehicles into their fleets, which is one of the largest government fleet deployments of electric vehicles in the U.S.

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OperationsJuly 9, 2014

Pink Md. Fire Vehicles Bring Breast Cancer Awareness

Prince George's County firefighters added a pink ambulance to their fleet to raise awareness for breast cancer this month, and have asked the public to help name the vehicle via Twitter.

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Operationsby StaffJuly 9, 2014

Chevin User Group Meets in Chicago

Ninety five percent of delegates who attended the 2014 User Group meeting of fleet management software provider Chevin Fleet Solutions said they would recommend the event to a colleague, according to the company.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 8, 2014

Ariz. County Builds Consolidated Fleet Facility

Pima County in Ariz., is constructing a new fleet facility that will replace three existing vehicle maintenance sites. The facility costs $18 million.

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FuelJuly 8, 2014

Driver Efficiency Tips to Lower Fuel Costs

Telogis, a telematics provider, has identified five key areas that make affect fuel costs: excessive speeding, idling, vehicle maintenance, delivery schedules, and fuel slippage. The company provides two tips drivers and fleet managers can use to reduce fuel costs.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 7, 2014

Take Government Fleet's Annual Industry Survey

Participate now in Government Fleet's annual industry survey, following trends in the public fleet management profession, including budgeting, outsourced services, salaries, and succession planning. The deadline is Tuesday, July 15.

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Green Fleetby Thi DaoJuly 7, 2014

Fleet Embraces Minnesota's Biodiesel Mandate

Minnesota began requiring all diesel fuel in the state to contain 10% biodiesel on July 1. The state's Department of Natural Resources, which has 1,200 diesel vehicles, has been experimenting with B-20 and doesn't anticipate any problems with the move to B-10.

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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 7, 2014

Fla. County Adds CNG Fueling for Fleet, Public

Florida's St. John's County has entered a partnership with a natural gas fueling developer to transition its fleet to compressed natural gas (CNG). The station will be open to the public, and some proceeds from these sales will go to the county.

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Fuelby StaffJuly 7, 2014

Polaris Adds Equipment-Powering to Ranger UTV

Polaris Industries Inc., has engineered a Polaris RANGER Crew Diesel side-by-side utility vehicle with an integrated multi-power syste­m that allows operators to power hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, and welding equipment directly from the vehicle’s diesel engine.

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