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Policeby Staff WriterJuly 17, 2023

North Carolina PD to Replace Aging Bomb Truck, Helicopter

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's new bomb truck and helicopter will replace vehicles that are 20+ years old.

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Green Fleetfrom News/Media ReleaseJuly 17, 2023

NYC's Electric Fleet Surpasses 4,600 EVs, Aiming for 5,000 by Year End

In July 2023, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) surpassed 200 EV fast chargers, with 207 now operational across 12 city agencies.

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Operationsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 12, 2023

Houston Hits EV Milestone Despite Supply Chain Issues

The Texas city currently has 333 hybrid-electric vehicles and 88 battery-electric vehicles, with additional battery-electric pickups, hybrid-electric pickups, and hybrid-electric SUVs deliveries expected before the end of the calendar year.

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Operationsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 11, 2023

Stay Informed: How Fire Fleets Are Adding Vehicles, Making Infrastructure Upgrades

A look at three different fire departments and their recent vehicle additions, infrastructure improvements, and government financing.

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Green Fleetby Staff WriterJuly 10, 2023

Growing Electrification Throughout Fleets

A roundup of new electric vehicle purchases, from a fleet’s first Mach-E Mustang to a Zero-Emissions fire engine, as well as the launch of a program aimed at the electrification transition. 

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Operationsby Staff WriterJuly 9, 2023

Indiana City Transitions to Compressed Natural Gas for Refuse Trucks

The CNG fuel system transfers high-pressure gas from the fuel tank through the fuel lines, where a pressure regulator reduces the pressure to a level compatible with the engine fuel injection system.

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Vehicle Researchby Staff WriterJuly 6, 2023

GM Ups Capability on Chevrolet Silverado EV WT

GM increased the maximum towing capacity to 10,000 lbs., with 1,400 lbs. of maximum payload.

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Procurementby Christy GrimesJuly 6, 2023

Cal Fire Expands Aerial Fleet Ahead of Peak Wildfire Season

The agency has secured 24 additional firefighting aircraft, which includes 19 helicopters and five airplanes.

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Operationsfrom News/Media ReleaseJuly 4, 2023

NYC DCAS Fleet Retools Through Hiring Halls

The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services Fleet has been working to fill staff vacancies through the DCAS Hiring Hall Initiative.

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Policeby Staff WriterJuly 3, 2023

California PD Donates Cars to Mississippi PD

The donated Manhattan Beach police vehicles will help meet the needs of the police department in the town of Pickens, which currently has just two police vehicles for their seven officers.

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