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FuelMarch 28, 2013

City of Temple, Texas, Transitioning Fleet to Propane Autogas

The City of Temple, Texas, is converting 11 vehicles to operate on propane autogas. Last year, the City converted five vehicles to operate on this fuel and added an on-site fueling station.

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Remarketingby StaffMarch 27, 2013

State of Kentucky Auctions Nearly 175 Vehicles

The State of Kentucky has auctioned close to 175 vehicles, including more than 60 cargo and passenger vans, from the State’s motor pool.

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Telematicsby StaffMarch 27, 2013

Eastern Municipal Water District Gets ROI for GPS in 2.5 Months

The water district in Southern California had anticipated a six-month return on investment (ROI) when it began installing the Networkfleet GPS units in 300 of its 350 fleet vehicles.

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 27, 2013

Ivy Retires From Denver

Ernie Ivy, previously fleet management division director, City and County of Denver, retired Feb. 1. Felix Espinoza, previously Manager 1 in the Operations side of the Fleet division, is serving as interim fleet manager.

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 26, 2013

Report Recommends DC Fire & EMS Review Reserve Fleet & Investigate Alleged Employee Tampering

A report by the District of Columbia Inspector General identifies concerns about the condition, operability, and readiness of the Fire & Emergency Medical Service reserve fleet, as well as deficiencies in repair operations.

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 26, 2013

Stertil-Koni and Vehicle Service Group (VSG) Agree to Licensing Agreements

Lift manufacturers Stertil-Koni USA Inc. and Vehicle Service Group (VSG) have agreed to license patented heavy-duty vehicle lift technology to each other. The mutual licensing agreements resolve patent infringement lawsuits the companies filed against each other last year.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 25, 2013

Kenworth Launches New T880 Vocational Truck

The new Kenworth T880 is designed for vocational applications, including dump, mixer, refuse, and heavy haul. It comes standard with a 12.9L PACCAR MX-13 engine.

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Green Fleetby StaffMarch 25, 2013

California Extends Clean Vehicle Rebate Project

California's Clean Vehicle Rebate Project has been extended with a $10.5 million infusion. Under the rebate program, government entities and others can get up to a $2,500 state rebate for purchasing plug-in hybrid electric and zero-emission vehicles.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 25, 2013

Corporations Donate $8 Million to Detroit for New Fire and Police Vehicles

Eight corporations are donating a total of $8 million to the City of Detroit so it can acquire new public safety vehicles, according to an announcement from the City.

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Fuelby StaffMarch 25, 2013

Maine Awards Fuel Card Program Contract to WEX Inc.

Government Fleet spoke with WEX Inc.’s Bernie Kavanagh and the State of Maine’s Kevin Scheirer to find out how this contract will help the State reduce its fuel costs.

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