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Operationsby StaffMarch 19, 2012

Chrysler Now Offering Dodge Durango Special Service

Chrysler said the new Durango Special Service will be built at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit.

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Fuelby Staff WriterMarch 19, 2012

Ford Police Interceptor Gets Official EPA Fuel Economy Numbers

Ford said that compared to its predecessor, the Crown Victoria, the new Interceptor gets 4 mpg better in city driving, and 5 mpg better on the highway. In addition, Ford said the engine produces 38 more horsepower.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 16, 2012

Indianapolis’ Williams Moves to Parks & Rec

INDIANAPOLIS - John Williams, deputy director of Fleet and Solid Waste Services for the City of Indianapolis, was appointed director of the City's Department of Parks and Recreation. He starts in his new position on March 19.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 16, 2012

Santa Ana, Calif., Disbands Fire Department, Transfers Fire Apparatus to County

SANTA ANA, CA - Government Fleet magazine contacted Santa Ana’s Facilities, Fleet, and Stores Manager Rick Longobart about the impact this change in City services will have on the division he manages.

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Fuelby StaffMarch 15, 2012

MEMA Members Discuss Fleet Challenges, Fuel Management

ORANGE, CA - At a March 15 meeting of the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA), 30 fleet professionals gathered to discuss their challenges and to learn about fuel management.

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Safetyby StaffMarch 15, 2012

Networkfleet eBook and Webinar Focus on Managing Risk, Reducing Accidents

SAN DIEGO - The Networkfleet eBook and webinar will include specific actions fleet managers can take to analyze fleet operations and implement a successful risk management strategy.

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Fuelby StaffMarch 15, 2012

U.S. Dept. of Energy Looking for Feedback on Federal Fleet Fuel Plans

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy is looking for comments on its plans for reducing gasoline use in federal agencies’ fleets and increasing use of alternative fuels. The proposal was published in the federal register on March 12, 2012.

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Fuelby StaffMarch 15, 2012

Year-Long Minneapolis Green Fleet Policy Cuts Fleet Size, Pollution

MINNEAPOLIS - Government Fleet spoke to the City of Minneapolis' Fleet Services one year after its green fleet policy implementation. Fleet Services reports a decrease in fleet size and potential savings in reduced fuel consumption.

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 14, 2012

Michigan Chapter of APWA Hosts Fleet Trade Show

BOYNE FALLS, MI - The Michigan Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) will hold its annual product and equipment trade show May 22-24.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 13, 2012

Wisconsin Grant Enables Dane County’s Purchase of Bio-CNG Station

MADISON, WI - A $150,000 grant from Wisconsin's State Energy Office will allow Dane County to upgrade and purchase the filling station that has been converting methane from a landfill into compressed natural gas (CNG) for county vehicles.

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