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Green Fleetby StaffSeptember 18, 2013

Mecklenburg County, N.C., Receives Award for Diesel Emissions Reduction Efforts

At the Southeast Diesel Collaborative’s (SEDC) 8th Annual Partners Meeting in Atlanta, Ga., Mecklenburg County, N.C., received SEDC Visionary Champion Leadership Award for its diesel emissions reduction efforts, including completing 176 retrofit and replacement projects.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 18, 2013

Buffalo, N.Y., Receives 10 New Firefighting Vehicles

The City of Buffalo, N.Y., has purchased 10 new firefighting vehicles, including a rehab/mass casualty incident vehicle, one EMS response vehicle, five command response vehicles, an urban search and rescue vehicle, and two Segways.

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Policeby StaffSeptember 18, 2013

Ford Introduces Taurus-Based, Non-Pursuit Special Service Police Sedan

The new special service police sedan features a 2.0L EcoBoost engine that Ford expects will achieve 30 highway mpg.

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Maintenanceby StaffSeptember 17, 2013

Rotary Lift Introduces Mobile Column Lift Rental Program

Rotary Lift announced the industry’s first mobile column lift rental program, allowing fleets to rent select lifts for six to 30 months.

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Green Fleetby StaffSeptember 17, 2013

A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems Opens Elkhart, Ind., Facility

A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems announced its expansion to Elkhart, Ind., as part of its national growth strategy. The alternative fuel conversion company, based in Fresno, Calif., can install CNG, LNG, and LPG systems on most EPA & CARB certified vehicles.

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TelematicsSeptember 17, 2013

San Mateo County Issues RFP for Telematics

San Mateo County in California issued a request for proposal (RFP) for an automated fleet monitoring system. With the system, the County hopes to reduce the cost of managing and maintaining the fleet, optimize fleet use, and “right-size” the fleet.

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Maintenanceby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

Fleetcon: Las Vegas Valley Water District Obtains 5th Consecutive CFMO Certification

The Las Vegas Valley Water District recently obtained its fifth consecutive Certified Fleet Management Operation (CFMO) certification. James Morwood, fleet services manager, accepted a crystal award at fleetcon on Sept. 12 in Reno, Nev.

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Green Fleetby StaffSeptember 16, 2013

Marion, Iowa, to Use Biogas From Waste Recycling Facility for Fleet Vehicles

The City of Marion, Iowa, has given a company called Fiberight LLC permission to build a solid waste recycling facility that will provide biogas for the City’s fleet, according to The Gazette.

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Maintenanceby StaffSeptember 13, 2013

Higgs to Retire From City of Conroe

Tom Higgs, ACFM, fleet manager, City of Conroe, Texas, will retire from the City on Sept. 26. He will join Faster Asset Solutions as a senior fleet consultant on Oct. 1.

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Green Fleetby StaffSeptember 13, 2013

California Passes Bill That Continues Funding State Clean Transportation Programs

The State of California’s Assembly has passed AB 8 on a 29-6 bipartisan vote, which extends the State’s clean transportation incentive programs through 2023, according to non-profit group CALSTART.

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