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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 8, 2022

Fuel Surcharge Will Fund City's EV Infrastructure

City of Spokane, Washington, fleet fuel users will now pay a surcharge of 34 cents per gallon on unleaded fuel and 46 cents per gallon on diesel fuel.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 8, 2020

Evaluating the Use of Hybrid Vehicles in Municipal Fleets

A lot goes into determining if hybrid vehicles are right for your fleet. Check out this study conducted by Crossroads, Minnesota's transportation research blog.

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ArticlesOctober 1, 2020

7 Considerations When Reviewing Your Fuel Operation

Cost effectiveness, emergency fueling needs, and agreements with vendors and other public agencies are some important factors to consider.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 4, 2020

Average Fuel Economy Reaches Record High

Average fuel economy for light-duty vehicles sold in the U.S. reached a record high, and carbon dioxide emissions have reached a record low for model-year 2018, according to the EPA.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2020

GPS System Saves Texas City $19K Monthly

The City of Amarillo, Texas, implemented a GPS fleet tracking system for more than 400 city vehicles in November and reported it is saving $19,154.85 a month.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 15, 2019

City Faces $300K Shortfall on Fuel

During the first six months of fiscal-year 2019, the City of Peoria, Ariz.'s diesel and unleaded fuel costs were about 12% higher than projected the year before.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 22, 2018

City, County Open Joint CNG Station in Kansas

The City of Olathe and Johnson County, Kansas, have opened a compressed natural gas fueling station for their refuse trucks and transit buses.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 11, 2018

Indiana City Switches to Propane Autogas for Cost Savings

The City of Hammond, Ind., is switching its fleet to propane autogas bi-fuel vehicles as part of an effort to save $26 million over the next 15 years.

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NewsNovember 28, 2017

Ariz. County Fleet Requests Rate Increase

The Mohave County, Ariz., fleet has requested to increase the rate to maintain county vehicles from $75 a month to $150 a month. The rate includes fuel and repairs.

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NewsNovember 20, 2017

Ford Launches Special Service Plug-In Hybrid Sedan

Ford has revealed its Special Service Plug-In Hybrid Sedan for law enforcement agencies, capable of driving up to 21 miles on electricity. The vehicle is designed for law enforcement personnel whose jobs don’t require a pursuit-rated vehicle.

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