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Fuelby StaffSeptember 20, 2011

USPS’ 5-Day Delivery Proposal Could Affect Fleet Size

WASHINGTON - President Obama's Plan for Economic Growth and Deficit Reduction includes a proposal stating the USPS reduce mail delivery to five days. This plan could affect the number of vehicles in the USPS' 215,000-vehicle fleet.

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Policeby StaffSeptember 20, 2011

2012 Police Vehicles Reach 150 mph at Michigan Tests

CHELSEA, MI - Several law enforcement vehicles reached top speeds exceeding 150 mph during the annual Michigan State Police tests of patrol vehicles available to agencies for the 2012 model-year.

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Maintenanceby StaffSeptember 19, 2011

Tennessee Dept. of General Services Outsources Fleet Maintenance

NASHVILLE - Government Fleet spoke with DGS’ Commissioner Steven Cates about why his department decided to outsource fleet maintenance and how DGS will maintain its fleet going forward.

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Green Fleetby StaffSeptember 19, 2011

MEMA Meeting Spotlights Electrification Efforts

COMMERCE, CA - A Sept. 15 meeting of the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA) focused on electrification, with presenters speaking about grant funding, charging infrastructure, and EV readiness.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 19, 2011

Scott County and Johnson County Partner for Fleet Study

DAVENPORT, IOWA - Scott County (Iowa) Board of Supervisors approved Sept. 15 a contract for a study of fleet services. The Johnson County Board is expected to vote on the study this week.

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Green Fleetby StaffSeptember 16, 2011

U.S. GSA Announces FY-2012 Vehicle Contracts

WASHINGTON - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the its FY-2012 vehicle contracts for various vehicle types. Included are eight electric vehicles.

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Green Fleetby StaffSeptember 14, 2011

Aurora, Ill. Receives EPA Award for Eliminating Lead Wheel Weights

AURORA, IL – The City of Aurora has received an award from the EPA for eliminating lead wheel weights in its fleet of approximately 360 vehicles and equipment assets.

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Green Fleetby StaffSeptember 14, 2011

Kansas City Police Invests in Alt-Fuel Vehicles

KANSAS CITY, MO - The Kansas City Police Department's first venture into alternative-fuel vehicles begins with 12 CNG sedans and one propane-autogas vehicle.

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Fuelby StaffSeptember 14, 2011

City of Santa Rosa Signs $5M Fuel Contract

SANTA ROSA, CA – The City of Santa Rosa, Calif. has signed a two-year contract, with three one-year renewal options, for gasoline and diesel fuel.

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Green Fleetby StaffSeptember 14, 2011

Public Agencies Purchase Electric Transit Connects

OAK PARK, MI - Azure Dynamics Corporation recently sold eight electric Ford Transit Connects to various municipalities and public agencies in North America.

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