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Operationsby StaffNovember 28, 2006

Idling Police Cars in Ottawa to Go Under Microscope

OTTAWA, ONTARIO – At a time when its fleet spending is under scrutiny, the Ottawa Police Service has joined a federal research project studying idling cruisers.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 28, 2006

Chevron's Lubricants University Introduces New Courses on Automotive and Industrial Greases

SAN RAMON, CA – Chevron's Lubricants University, an educational Web site, is introducing two new courses, “Automotive Grease” and “Industrial Grease,” as part of its course catalog.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 28, 2006

Durham Officials to Buy 79 Police Vehicles

DURHAM, NC – Durham officials are preparing to buy 79 new police cars, and say they'll take steps to make sure the new vehicles don't end up parked in a city lot because workers can't equip them fast enough.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 28, 2006

Study Indicates Biodiesel Standards Needed

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Two important transport studies have been released in the United States recently — the first gives reasons for introducing and enforcing biodiesel fuel standards, and the other shows massive fuel savings regarding aerodynamic improvements.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 28, 2006

Certified Equipment Adds Texas DOT Chassis Inspection

PASADENA, TX – Certified Equipment Sales & Service is adding Texas State Department of Transportation (DOT) chassis inspections to its list of services at its Pasadena, Tex., facility.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 28, 2006

University of Washington Motor Pool Is Going Green

SEATTLE, WA – The University of Washington is switching to cleaner fuels and using more hybrid vehicles are part of a larger effort at making more environmentally sound, sustainable choices.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 28, 2006

Nominations for GF's 2007 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year to Begin Dec. 13

TORRANCE, CA – Nominations for Government Fleet magazine's third-annual 2007 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year begin Dec. 13.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 28, 2006

Natural Gas Delivers Forum to Be Held in Long Beach

LONG BEACH, CA – The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVI) and Clean Energy Fuels are hosting a forum for truck fleets to be held Jan. 24, 2007, in Long Beach, Calif.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 28, 2006

Engine Manufacturers Struggle With B-20 Certification Effort

CHICAGO, IL – The Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) is struggling to carry out a recently unveiled test specification for determining how 20 percent biodiesel blends (B-20) perform in advanced diesel engines, a top official with the group said this week, noting that many technical barriers remain.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 22, 2006

Toyota Unveils 8-Series Lift Truck

IRVINE, CA – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) has unveiled its line of 8-Series lift trucks, which includes 3,000-6,500 lb., internal combustion cushion and pneumatic tire models.

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