JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Since Gov. Blunt took office, state agencies have bought 170 motor vehicles, spending about $3.5 million in all, according to the Associated Press.
Read More →FRANKFORT, KY – Drivers of thousands of state-owned passenger vehicles are to have those vehicles counted and inspected as part of a state government attempt at more effectively managing its fleet, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
Read More →HARTFORD, CT – The state of Connecticut is adding 575 hybrids to its fleet of vehicles, according to Newsday. About 125 hybrid vehicles will be integrated into the state's fleet early this summer, Gov. M. Jodi Rell said.
Read More →COLUMBIA, SC – The state of South Carolina will review a report that says South Carolina could save $52 million by changing the way it buys and manages its fleet of cars, according to WIS TV.
Read More →PALM SPRINGS, CA – The 2005 Clean Cities National Partner Award winner of the City Fleet of the Year was the city of Fresno, Calif., which was recognized at the Clean Cities Conference in Palm Springs.
Read More →LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman recently signed an executive order that directs all state agencies using fleet vehicles to require state employees to use E-85 ethanol and biodiesel fuel whenever available, and while operating a state flexible-fuel or diesel-powered vehicle.
Read More →MINNEAPOLIS – The Northland District of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), based in Minnesota, believes in using E85, according to the Clean Cities Website. The state has more than 125 ethanol fueling sites.
Read More →SALT LAKE CITY – Van Turner, Salt Lake City councilman, wants to move the city's fleet facility, to open space for housing, retail or other commercial uses, according to the Salt Lake Tribune.
Read More →DOUGLAS COUNTY, OR – Fleet Manager Mike Blanck told members of the Douglas County Budget Committee that he plans to buy four hybrid sedans for delivery next fall or winter, according to the News-Review.
Read More →WASHINGTON – In the U.S. Senate, legislation has been introduced that aims to provide tax incentives to encourage the use of alternative fuels and advance technology vehicles, according to the Fleet Focus, the e-mail newsletter produced by the National Association of Fleet Administrators.
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