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Maintenanceby StaffJune 7, 2010

In Memoriam:<br>Dan Garlick, 1975 -2010

ONEONTA, NY - Dan Garlick, senior mechanic for the City of Oneonta Central Garage, was recently killed in a motorcycle accident on his way to work. He was 34.

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Operationsby StaffJune 3, 2010

NY Office of General Services Deploys Solution to Control Fleet Costs

FITCHBURG, MA - The State of New York Office of General Services chose a web-based fleet management information system to manage the acquisition and management of its 27,000-plus vehicle fleet.

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Fuelby StaffJune 3, 2010

Monmouth County Ends 3-Year Ordeal Over Fuel Theft

FREEHOLD BOROUGH, NJ - The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has agreed to pay $95,000 to Harry Conover Jr., the former emergency management coordinator, after a three-year-long ordeal over several gallons of allegedly stolen gasoline.

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Fuelby StaffJune 3, 2010

University Students Build Biodiesel Extended-Range EV

SAN DIEGO - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and General Motors challenged university engineering students from across North America to re-engineer a GM-donated vehicle to minimize the vehicle's fuel consumption and emissions, while maintaining its utility, safety, and performance.

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Operationsby StaffJune 3, 2010

Janesville’s Police Fleet Turns Black to Save Money

JANESVILLE, WI - The City of Janesville's police fleet is changing its color scheme to black vehicles as a way to save money, according to WCLO.com.

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Fuelby StaffJune 3, 2010

Desert Hot Springs Fills Tires with Nitrogen

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA - Desert Hot Springs is the first city in the Coachella Valley to begin filling all city vehicle tires with nitrogen, according to The Desert Sun.

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Fuelby StaffMay 28, 2010

State of Calif. Fleet Tests Mitsubishi i-MiEVs

LOS ANGELES - During a recent press event, Governor Schwarzenegger sat in the i-MiEV and later spoke to a panel of reporters about the battery electric vehicle being representative of the technology necessary to tackle the sustainable transportation challenges facing California.

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Green Fleetby StaffMay 28, 2010

Larimer, Weld Counties to Resume Roadside Vehicle Emissions Testing

DENVER - Beginning June 1, roadside emissions testing units called RapidScreen will begin rotating among 22 pre-approved locations throughout the expanded vehicle emissions testing area in Larimer and Weld counties.

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Green Fleetby StaffMay 28, 2010

Westchester County to Hold Fleet & Equipment Demo Day

WHITE PLAINS, NY - Taking place June 2, the event is designed as a shared county service to keep local municipalities informed about vehicle safety, green and new technology, the latest equipment, and important operational and maintenance issues.

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Green Fleetby StaffMay 28, 2010

Santa Barbara County Honored for Clean Air Initiative

SANTA BARBARA, CA - Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District has been honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its commitment to clean air by encouraging car-free travel in Santa Barbara.

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