The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has required rear-visibility technology, otherwise known as backup cameras, in light-duty vehicles by May of 2018.
Sales of V-6 engines with Ford's F-150 pickup trucks this year have surpassed V-8 engines at a level not seen since the late 1960s, according to the automaker.
Utility vehicles fill a unique niche in a government's fleet — they can operate on rugged terrain, transport people while also performing work, and navigate tighter spaces than a traditional vehicle, whether inside a facility or out in the woods.
The truck's body is made of high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy, which Ford says will not only reduce weight but also improve payload, towing, and fuel efficiency.
Bill Burns, fleet operations manager for the City of Columbus, Ohio, will serve as the 2014-2015 president of the Green Truck Association (GTA), an affiliate division of the Association for the Work Truck Industry (NTEA).