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Green Fleetby StaffApril 4, 2013

Lancaster County, Pa., Replacing 14 Diesel Trucks With CNG Models, Installing CNG Fueling Station

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded $174,048 to the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) to help with the cost of replacing 14 heavy-duty, diesel-powered trucks with 14 new compressed natural gas-fueled trucks.

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Operationsby StaffApril 3, 2013

Court Says Stockton, Calif., Can Declare Bankruptcy

A federal judge on April 1 decided that the City of Stockton, Calif., would be able to file for Chapter 9 bankruptcy. The City filed for bankruptcy on June 28, 2012.

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Green Fleetby StaffApril 3, 2013

Akron to Purchase 20 Natural Gas & Hydrogen-Powered Golf Carts

Akron, Ohio, is purchasing the golf carts from Hydrogen Energy Systems, an Akron start-up company, that developed proprietary technology that addresses the emissions from the small internal combustion engine.

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Equipmentby StaffApril 2, 2013

Mohawk Lifts Renews U.S. GSA Contract

Mohawk Lifts, manufacturer of two-post, four-post, mobile columns, parallelogram, and in-ground lifts, announces the renewal of its GSA contract for a 5-year basic period.

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Green Fleetby StaffApril 2, 2013

National Parks Initiative Expands Clean Vehicle Use in 5 Parks

Five new National Parks Initiative projects mostly focus on shifting park vehicles to run on alternative fuels, such as propane, biodiesel, and electricity. These projects build on the success of other programs in 2011 and 2012.

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Telematicsby StaffApril 1, 2013

Carlsbad, NM, to Install GPS in Vehicles

The City of Carlsbad, N.M., Council approved on March 26 the purchase of a $50,000 GPS vehicle tracking system for its fleet units, according to the Carlsbad Current-Argus.

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Operationsby StaffApril 1, 2013

Reading Launches Its New Ready Van SL

Reading Truck Body has launched its all-new Reading Ready Van SL, a service van that offers an enclosed interior work space and outside compartments designed with added convenience and security in mind.

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Green Fleetby StaffMarch 31, 2013

Normal, Ill., Becomes EV Town

The Town of Normal, Ill., celebrated its commitment to electric vehicles and infrastructure. Normal has 50 charging stations, most of which are publicly available, and 12 electric vehicles.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 29, 2013

Norfolk, Va., Using Smart Cars for Parking Enforcement

The City of Norfolk, Va.’s Department of Parking is replacing 11 older vehicles with 11 smart cars during the first week of April. The vehicles cost $141,000, according to the City and were paid for via the City’s parking fund.

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Maintenanceby Thi DaoMarch 28, 2013

Delano Police Refurbishes Patrol Cars

The Delano Police Department in California is refurbishing its oldest police cars -- 2000 and 2001 model-year Ford Crown Victoria police interceptors. The PD has already taken delivery of one police car and has three more currently in the shop for refurbishment.

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