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Green Fleetby StaffAugust 1, 2013

Clean Energy Coalition Conducting Alt-Fuel Studies With Michigan Fleets

The non-profit organization Clean Energy Coalition (CEC) is working with a number of fleets in Michigan to conduct studies that will help the organization present a business case, for each fleet, for operating alternative-fuel vehicles.

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Green FleetAugust 1, 2013

Ford to Offer CNG/LPG Prep Package for 2014 F-150

The 2014 Ford F-150 with the 3.7L V-6 engine will be available this fall with a factory-installed, gaseous-fuel prep package so it can operate on compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG, a.k.a. propane), or gasoline through separate fuel systems.

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Fuelby StaffAugust 1, 2013

Albuquerque Saves More Than $1.4M With Fuel Hedging Program

The City of Albuquerque, N.M. has saved more than $1.4 million dollars in fleet fuel costs via a hedging program that began in 2011. GF spoke City officials about the program and how the City set it up.

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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 31, 2013

Government Attendees Get Special Hotel Rate and Sessions at Green Fleet Conference

In Phoenix on Oct. 1-2, government attendees at the 2013 Green Fleet Conference & Expo can access a per diem hotel rate of $105 per night before Sept. 6, and will also find several conference sessions geared toward government fleets.

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Maintenanceby Mike AntichJuly 30, 2013

Mitchell to Retire from Arlington County, Virginia

Allen Mitchell, equipment bureau chief for Arlington County, Va., announced he will retire effective Nov. 1, 2013. His responsibilities at Arlington County include managing the County fleet of 1,500 assets.

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Operationsby StaffJuly 30, 2013

Participate in Our Annual Industry Survey

Government Fleet is conducting its annual industry survey to learn more about public fleets and to track changes to the industry. The deadline has been extended to this Friday, August 2.

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Policeby StaffJuly 29, 2013

Report Recommends Centralization of North Carolina Public Safety Fleet

The report focuses on Department of Public Safety law enforcement vehicles managed by three sections: 2,209 by State Highway Patrol, 178 by Alcohol Law Enforcement, and 11 by State Capitol Police.

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Fuelby StaffJuly 26, 2013

U.S. Energy Department Updates Average Electric Vehicle Charging Station Price

The U.S. Department of Energy said the price of fueling an electric vehicle rose to $1.18 per eGallon, up from $1.14.

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Policeby StaffJuly 26, 2013

Kennewick, Wash., Purchases 27 New Police Vehicles

The City of Kennewick, Wash., has purchased a number of new Ford Police Interceptor models.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 26, 2013

Tampa Fleet Achieves 3rd Year of ASE Blue Seal Recognition

The City of Tampa, Fla., Fleet Maintenance Division has earned Blue Seal of Excellence recognition as prescribed by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Of the fleet's technical staff, 90% have obtained ASE certification.

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