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Green Fleetby StaffDecember 12, 2012

Asheville Gets Nine New Buses Including Two Hybrids and Seven Diesels

ASHEVILLE, NC – The City of Asheville, N.C. has replaced nine buses in its transit fleet with newer vehicles, including two hybrid buses and seven diesels.

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Green Fleetby StaffDecember 12, 2012

Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection Offering $20M in Natural Gas Vehicle Grants

HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection will give up to $20 million during the next three years to pay for incremental purchase or conversion costs for natural gas-fueled heavy-duty fleet vehicles.

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Fuelby StaffDecember 12, 2012

Indianapolis to Require Plug-in Hybrid or EV Purchases for Its Non-Police Passenger Vehicle Fleet

INDIANAPOLIS – Beyond plug-in hybrids and EVs, the City’s goal is to have all of its sedans, other light-duty vehicles, its heavy-duty units, and its police vehicles equipped with alternative powertrain types by 2025.

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Fuelby StaffDecember 10, 2012

Sixt Governmental Car Rental Discounts Available at U.S. Locations

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Sixt rent a car now offers discounts for the military and government employees in the United States.

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Operationsby StaffDecember 10, 2012

How-to Video 5: Present Forecast Modeling Data in a Combination Chart

TEMPE, AZ – The final video of Aaron Alvarado’s how-to video series on presenting fleet data goes through how to present forecast modeling data in an eye-appealing format.

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Maintenanceby StaffDecember 10, 2012

Survey Shows Biggest Public Fleet Concern is Vehicle Replacement Funds

MT. LAUREL, NJ - A recent policy and procedure benchmark study conducted by ARI found the biggest challenge facing government fleet managers today is obtaining capital funds for vehicle replacements, followed by managing fuel spend and ensuring proper maintenance/PM compliance.

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Operationsby StaffDecember 10, 2012

LA Auto Show Debuts Push Range of Powertrain Technologies Forward

TORRANCE, CA – At the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show the automakers showed many models that featured downsized and alternative powertrain technologies.

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Maintenanceby StaffDecember 7, 2012

Ohio DOT Adds New Lights to Snowplows and Brine on Bridges to Prep for Winter

DELAWARE and NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is updating its snowplow trucks with green strobe lights to help prevent accidents. ODOT is also prepping its bridges using salt brine as area weather stations predict winter road conditions and frost.

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Green Fleetby StaffDecember 6, 2012

Rhode Island Seeks First-Ever EV Bids

PROVIDENCE, RI – The State of Rhode Island is seeking bids for MY-2013 alternative-fuel vehicles. According to ecoRInews, this is the first time the State is including electric vehicles its annual purchase and allowing other government agencies to purchase from the contract.

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Maintenanceby StaffDecember 6, 2012

Melvin Named Technician of the Month for November

TORRANCE, CA – Government Fleet has named Matt Melvin, Equipment Mechanic II for the City of San Bernadino, Calif., as its Technician of the Month for November 2012.

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