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NewsDecember 18, 2013

Automated Motor Pool Increases Vehicle Utilization In Mich.

Since launching motor pool technology on 400 of its vehicles three years ago, the State of Michigan has increased vehicle utilization to as high as 80% on most work days.

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NewsAugust 30, 2013

Grand Traverse, Mich., Road Commission Selects Fleet Tracking Solution for Snowplow Fleet

The Grand Traverse County, Mich., Road Commission has selected a new fleet tracking system for its fleet of 27 snow plows. The Commission plans to implement Webtech Wireless’s InterFleet Winter Operations solution for the vehicles.

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NewsAugust 12, 2013

Dearborn, Mich., Participation in Adopt-A-Watt Project Results in Second New EV Charging Station

The City of Dearborn, Mich., participated in the national Adopt-A-Watt program, which resulted in the installation of an electric vehicle charging station and 25 high-efficiency lights at the Henry Ford Centennial Library parking lot.

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NewsAugust 1, 2013

Clean Energy Coalition Conducting Alt-Fuel Studies With Michigan Fleets

The non-profit organization Clean Energy Coalition (CEC) is working with a number of fleets in Michigan to conduct studies that will help the organization present a business case, for each fleet, for operating alternative-fuel vehicles.

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NewsJuly 18, 2013

Auburn Hills, Mich., Invests in Bi-Fuel Propane Autogas Police Patrol Cars

The City decided to purchase alternative-fuel models after the Auburn Hills city council adopted a resolution based on findings in the Fuel Forward Fleet Study conducted by the Ann Arbor-based Clean Energy Coalition (CEC).

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NewsApril 24, 2013

Sterling Heights, Mich., Testing Corrosion-Protection Product on Public Works Fleet

The City of Sterling Heights’ Department of Public Works is working with VSE Corp. to run a pilot program where the City will use VSE’s corrosion-protection product, called VSeal, on the department’s fleet vehicles.

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NewsMarch 7, 2013

Detroit’s Mayor Won’t Support City Council Appeal of Emergency Financial Manager Appointment

Although Detroit Mayor Dave Bing said he doesn't agree with Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s decision, he said there's no point in opposing it and would rather move forward to get the City’s fiscal house in order.

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NewsMarch 1, 2013

Michigan’s Governor Declares Financial Emergency for Detroit

Michigan’s Governor Rick Snyder has declared a financial emergency for the City of Detroit. He has given the City of Detroit 10 days to request a hearing to possibly avoid the governor's appointment of an emergency financial manager for the City.

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NewsOctober 8, 2012

Lansing, Mich., to Build New Fleet Maintenance Garage

LANSING, MI – The City of Lansing, Mich., has broken ground on a new central garage facility for fleet maintenance, according to the Lansing State Journal.

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Articlesby Cindy BrauerJuly 16, 2012

Elite Fleets Proactively Contend with Industry Challenges

Accolades aside, managers of three elite fleets, share their proactive approaches in tackling today's vexing fleet challenges.

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