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NewsJanuary 19, 2009

Oregon State University Wants to Build Fleet of Alt-Fuel Vehicles

CORVALLIS, OR - Oregon State University hopes to take a larger role in electric and hybrid car technology with the recent announcement of a zero-emission vehicle partnership between the State and Nissan North America,

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NewsJanuary 12, 2009

State of California Issues First Report on Fuel Use & Spending

SACRAMENTO, CA - The state of California spent $145.1 million to buy just over 45.5 million gallons of gasoline, diesel and alternative fuels for its vehicles and equipment during the 2007-08 fiscal year.

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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2009

State Fleets Adopt Fuel Cards to Reduce Cost

The States of Indiana and Illinois fleets improve fleet operations and their carbon footprint, all with the swipe of a card.

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NewsDecember 10, 2008

Mass. to Retrofit Hybrid Vehicle Fleet to Plug-In

BOSTON – The State of Massachusetts’ may have a new plug-in hybrid with a regular Toyota Prius engine, but the spare tire in the trunk has a look that makes this car special.

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NewsDecember 3, 2008

City of Moline Looks to Save Fuel Costs With E-85 Tank

MOLINE, IL – The City of Moline will save an estimated $27,591 next year in fuel costs by installing its own E-85 tank. The 10,000-gallon tank at the city’s public works garage also will be used by Rock Island County and Metro, the mass transit district.

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NewsDecember 3, 2008

City of Oxnard Recognized as a California EPA "Green Shop"

OXNARD, CA - Oxnard’s Fleet Services Transfer Truck shop at the Del Norte Transfer Facility has been recognized as a "Model Pollution Prevention (P2) Auto Repair Shop" by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control for its exceptional efforts to reduce hazardous waste, water and air emissions.

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NewsDecember 3, 2008

City of Long Beach Named No. 1 Government Green Fleet in North America

LONG BEACH, CA - Beating out cities such as Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, and Colorado Springs, the City of Long Beach recently earned the No.1 Government Green Fleet in North America recognition.

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NewsAugust 6, 2008

To Save Fuel, Westchester County Uses Veggie Oil

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – Motivated by budget considerations, environmental concerns, and the desire for American energy independence, a handful of local governments have begun to fuel their vehicles with waste vegetable oil.

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NewsMay 21, 2008

Senator Alexander Proposes “New Manhattan Project for Clean Energy

OAK RIDGE, TN – Sen. Lamar Alexander (R–Tenn.) has proposed “launching a five-year New Manhattan Project to put America firmly on the path to clean energy independence within a generation.”

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJanuary 1, 2008

Green Fleet Initiatives Mushroom

Public fleets have been steadily increasing the use of alt fuels through “greening” initiatives. Together, these cities, counties, federal departments, and states are working to help keep the air clean for years and generations to come.

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