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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 16, 2008

Portland General Electric Predicts Surge in Hybrid Vehicles, Plans More Plug-Ins

PORTLAND, OR – Portland General Electric has begun leading the charge for mass adoption of plug-in hybrid-electric cars in Oregon. The utility plans to install 12 electric-vehicle charging stations in Portland and Salem by September.

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Operationsby StaffJuly 16, 2008

First Vehicle Services Fort Wayne, Ind., Location Earns OSHA VPP Star Status

CINCINNATI – First Vehicle Services’ Fort Wayne, Ind., location has received a Star designation from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as part of the agency’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).

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Operationsby StaffJuly 16, 2008

States Join Multi-State Contract for Lifts and Garage Equipment

PORTLAND, OR – The states of Maine and Arkansas have joined with other states to avail all state government agencies of a multi-state contract that offers discounted prices on vehicle lifts, tire changers, wheel balancers, alignment machines, and brake service equipment.

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Operationsby StaffJuly 16, 2008

North Carolina State Senate to Look at State Vehicle Smoking Ban

RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina state employees could soon be barred from lighting up in vehicles owned or leased by the state.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 16, 2008

Iowa Senator Grassley Gets Riled Over Idling Federal Fleet Vehicles

WASHINGTON – With gas prices climbing toward $5 per gallon nationwide, energy efficiency is all the rage these days. But some government employees just aren’t conserving enough.

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Operationsby StaffJuly 16, 2008

Grand Jury Report Scolds Los Angeles County for Luxury Fleet Cars

LOS ANGELES – At a time when many Los Angeles County residents are grappling with the squeeze of an economic downturn, dozens of top county government officials are driving luxury vehicles that cost taxpayers as much as $50,000 per vehicle.

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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 9, 2008

Cochise County Practicing ‘Green’ Fleet Practices Before it Was ‘Right’

BISBEE, AZ – A recent study released by Duke University reports that Americans should take a more realistic look at the actual efficiency of fuel consumption in vehicles.

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Operationsby StaffJuly 9, 2008

As Costs Rise, Cities Move to Curb Take-Home Vehicles

BOSTON - With gas at $4 and change, at least five of the North region’s largest municipalities are looking to curb the use of take-home vehicles and other city-owned autos.

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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 9, 2008

Top Massachusetts Communities for Hybrid Vehicles

WORCESTER, MA – Record-high gas prices across the country are fueling the urge for car owners to identify ways to reduce their gas consumption. Citizens of Commonwealth of Massachusetts are considering hybrid vehicles.

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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 9, 2008

City of Houston Gets 500th Hybrid Vehicle

HOUSTON, TEXAS – The City of Houston has welcomed its 500th hybrid vehicle, and more are on the way. The city’s fleet includes 334 Toyota Prius models, 164 Ford Escapes, and two Honda Insights.

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