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Green Fleetby StaffAugust 22, 2013

Temple, Texas, Receives Grants to Fund CNG Refuse Truck Purchases

The City of Temple, Texas, is using grant funds it obtained from various state agencies and programs to offset the cost of 14 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueled refuse trucks.

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Remarketingby StaffAugust 22, 2013

U.S. DOD Should Eliminate 511 Non-Tactical Vehicles and Review Vehicle Mileage, Report Says

A new report from the Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) says the federal agency should eliminate 511 out of a total of 774 non-tactical vehicles in the department’s fleet.

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Green Fleetby StaffAugust 21, 2013

Polaris GEM Introduces 2014 Models

The 2014 line of Polaris GEM low-speed electric transport and light-utility vehicles feature a 7-hp motor and a new rear drum brake system.

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Policeby StaffAugust 20, 2013

Ford to Offer 365 Hp EcoBoost V-6 for Police Interceptor Utility

Ford plans to offer its 3.5L EcoBoost V-6 engine for its Police Interceptor Utility. This engine can deliver 365 hp and produce 350 lb.-ft. of torque, Ford stated. Ford’s Police Advisory Board identified this engine as their “No. 1 want,” said Ford’s Gerry Koss, fleet marketing manager for the automaker.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 19, 2013

Longmont Borrowing From Fleet Fund to Pay for Auditorium

The City of Longmont, Colo., will borrow $470,000 from the City’s Fleet Fund to pay for the Longmont Museum’s auditorium expansion, the Longmont Times-Call reported. The loan will be paid back with interest by January 2018.

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Policeby StaffAugust 19, 2013

Arkansas State Police Deploy 24 'Low-Profile' Police Cars

The Arkansas State Police has assigned 24 “low-profile” police cars to the State Police Highway Patrol Division in order to allow the vehicles to blend in with regular traffic so officers can witness more violations.

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Green Fleetby StaffAugust 19, 2013

Projected Savings in CNG Will Pay for Spokane's Fleet Facility Construction

The City of Spokane, Wash., is constructing a fleet facility that will consolidate the maintenance and repair of the City’s vehicles. This is currently performed at three separate locations. Conversion of Solid Waste vehicles to run on CNG will help pay for the $12 million project.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 19, 2013

Spartan Says New MPA 65-ft. Emergency Response Apparatus Now Available

Spartan ERV said that although it previewed the vehicle in April, the MPA 65’ has undergone more development based on input and feedback, in addition to more testing and certification.

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Green Fleetby StaffAugust 16, 2013

Columbus, Ohio, to Build Second Publicly Accessible CNG Fueling Station

The new station will service the City’s northern refuse fleet operation, which has more than 65 vehicles, its Planning & Operations Division, which has more than 45 vehicles, and other City divisions.

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Remarketingby StaffAugust 16, 2013

Forest Preserve District of Dupage County Begins Online Auctions

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Ill., is moving its auctions of surplus equipment online. Beginning Aug. 22, bidders at www.GovDeals.com will be able to purchase pickup trucks, SUVs, mowers, chainsaws, blowers, a generator, and a golf cart.

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