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Operationsby StaffSeptember 2, 2010

GM Launches 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

The Cruze, which is scheduled to arrive at U.S. dealerships this month, has a starting price of $16,995.

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Fuelby StaffAugust 30, 2010

San Francisco Tests New Plug-In Hybrids

SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom announced August 25 a partnership between the City and Toyota to pilot the company’s Prius plug-in hybrid demonstration program vehicles.

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Fuelby StaffAugust 30, 2010

Georgia Ports Study Shows Benefits of Diesel Additive

SAVANNAH, GA - The Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz announced earlier this month that its diesel additive study yielded a 5-percent reduction in fuel consumption as well as drastically decreased emissions.

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Green Fleetby StaffAugust 30, 2010

City of Seattle and Ford Prepare City for Electric Vehicles

SEATTLE - The City of Seattle and Ford Motor Company announced August 26 a partnership to help prepare the City for the operation of electric vehicles. Ford and the City of Seattle will work together to develop consumer outreach and education programs on electric vehicles.

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Green Fleetby StaffAugust 30, 2010

Santa Monica’s All-Electric Truck Displayed at NAFA Chapter Meeting

CERRITOS, CA - Attendees at the Aug. 24 NAFA Pacific Southwest Chapter meeting in Cerritos, Calif., had the opportunity to take a ride in the City of Santa Monica, Calif.’s all-electric medium-duty truck, manufactured by Southern Calif.-based ZeroTruck.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 26, 2010

Chrysler Unveils 2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit

AUBURN HILLS, MI - Chrysler has released some details about its upcoming 2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit patrol vehicle with suspension designed for better handling and an electronic stability control system calibrated for better control during high-speed chases.

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Green Fleetby StaffAugust 26, 2010

Lexington County Plans Idling Reduction Policy

LEXINGTON, SC - A plan outlined August 24 to the Lexington County, S.C., Council would limit vehicle idling to 10 minutes for its fleet of 667 cars and trucks, with exceptions for emergencies and library bookmobiles.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 26, 2010

City of Hattiesburg Likely to Replace Emergency Vehicles

HATTIESBURG, MS - City of Hattiesburg, Miss., police and fire departments are both looking to replace vehicles in the next fiscal year. Despite a tight budget, officials say both departments likely will have their requests granted.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 26, 2010

City Council Appropriates $4M for Fleet Vehicle Purchases

PORTSMOUTH, VA - The City of Portsmouth, Va., City Council agreed on August 24 to begin replacing an aging fleet of fire trucks, police cars, and other city vehicles after a two-year pause.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 26, 2010

NAFA's Sunshine State Chapter and FLAGFA Team Up For Fall Conference

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - NAFA's Sunshine State Chapter and the Florida Association of Governmental Fleet Administrators (FLAGFA) announced they will combine resources to present a conference for fleet managers September 15-17, 2010 at the Plaza Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach, Fla.

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