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Telematicsby StaffOctober 7, 2010

Free ePaper Offers Tips to Reduce Fleet Size

SAN DIEGO - As public fleets face vehicle reductions, Networkfleet, Inc., offers a new ePaper, "Meeting Government Mandates to Reduce Fleet Size," which provides details on how wireless fleet management can help governments exceed fleet optimization goals.

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Green Fleetby StaffOctober 6, 2010

Coulomb Technologies Achieves New UL Listings from Underwriter Laboratories

CAMPBELL, CA - Coulomb Technologies announced Oct. 6 that its ChargePoint CT500 and CT2000 charging stations have been certified to Underwriters Laboratories’ new requirements UL Subject 2594.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 4, 2010

Illinois Becomes Latest State to Ban Lead Weights

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Illinois has become the latest state to ban the use of lead wheel weights, following New York's decision to ban them this past July.

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Green FleetOctober 4, 2010

Indiana DOT Builds 115 Autogas Fueling Stations

INDIANAPOLIS - As part of the state's alternative fuel vehicle conversion project, Indiana Department of Transportation is installing 115 propane autogas fueling stations. The $3.2 million contract was awarded to Alliance AutoGas.

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Maintenanceby StaffOctober 4, 2010

City Relocates Storage Garage, Ends Joint Contract with Neighboring City

HOBOKEN, NJ - The City of Hoboken, N.J., on September 26 relocated its garage housing municipal vehicles back to its original Public Works Municipal Garage. The move corresponded with the expiration of a 60-day agreement with neighboring City of Weehawken to share a city vehicle storage location.

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Green Fleetby StaffOctober 4, 2010

Georgetown University Tests Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

WASHINGTON - Georgetown University will be loaned two Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHV) as part of a demonstration program launched Sept. 29.

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Green Fleetby StaffOctober 4, 2010

U.S. Army Receives Prototype Plug-In Hybrid Conversion

WARREN, MI - The U.S. Army has been delivered a prototype electrified vehicle from Bright Automotive for review and testing.

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Maintenanceby StaffSeptember 30, 2010

Audit Finds Nevada Motor Pool Can Save $1.6 Million

CARSON CITY, NV - An audit of the Motor Pool Division of the Nevada Department of Administration found the Motor Pool can save $1.6 million by delaying new vehicle purchases and reducing its fleet by 73 low-use vehicles assigned to state agencies.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 30, 2010

CHP Adopts Kawasaki's Concours 14 P Motorcycle

SACRAMENTO, CA - The California Highway Patrol is adopting the Kawasaki Concors 14 ABS P as its primary enforcement motorcycle, following the state's awarding of a contact to Beaudry Motorsports Inc., to supply the bikes.

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Maintenanceby StaffSeptember 30, 2010

Study Finds Cape Coral Police Take-Home Policy Cheaper than Car Pool

CAPE CORAL, FL - A study of City of Cape Coral, Fla., police department vehicle policy found that its current take-home program is cheaper than switching to a pooled vehicle program.

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