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NewsMarch 21, 2011

Cities, Counties Testing Hydraulic Hybrid Technology in Refuse Trucks

CLEVELAND, OH – A number of cities and counties are testing hydraulic hybrid technology in refuse trucks. Miami-Dade county has reported significant fuel savings.

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NewsMarch 21, 2011

Salt Lake City Airport Using Web-based Fleet Management System

SALT LAKE CITY - Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) implemented a Web-based motor pool management technology to manage its fleet of airport vehicles.

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NewsFebruary 28, 2011

Wright Express Announces New Mobile Fuel Site Locator Application

SOUTH PORTLAND, ME - This latest smartphone technology allows Wright Express customers the ability to locate the type of fuel they need at the lowest fuel price.

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NewsJanuary 27, 2011

Alt-Fuel Workshop Covers CNG Incentives & Resources

GREELEY, CO - Fleet managers, vehicle technicians, fuel and technology providers, government officials, and the general public attended a workshop on compressed natural gas (CNG) technology, including fuel savings and fueling infrastructure, in Colorado on Jan. 24.

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NewsJanuary 20, 2011

Port of Long Beach Extends Contract for Telematics Services

LONG BEACH, CA - The Port of Long Beach, Calif., has extended its three-year contract with WebTech Wireless Inc., a provider of vehicle fleet location-based services and telematics technology, for its Quadrant fleet management solution.

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ArticlesJanuary 10, 2011

Seattle Named No. 1 Government Green Fleet

Use of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles, as well as fuel reduction strategies and a Green Fleet coordinator, are some reasons the City of Seattle was recognized as the No. 1 Government Green Fleet in North America.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightJanuary 10, 2011

Ventura Uses Telematics & GPS to Improve Fleet Efficiency

After implementing GPS and vehicle diagnostic technology on several fleet vehicles, the California city improved fuel economy by 10 percent, reduced idling time, and improved productivity and routing for customer service.

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NewsJanuary 3, 2011

EPA Grant Funds Emission-Control Technology for Ohio Cities

COLUMBUS, OH - Nine fleets, eight of which are in the public sector, have partnered with the Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) to retrofit vehicles with diesel oxidation catalysts (DOCs). The retrofits are made possible by a grant from the U.S. EPA, designed to clean up diesel fleets in Ohio.

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NewsDecember 23, 2010

Oregon Universities Testing Electric Trucks

ASHLAND, OR - The Southern Oregon University (SOU) Facilities Department and the Oregon Institute of Technology are collaborating with Ambiente Motors, a local electric vehicle venture, on an electric truck pilot project.

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NewsDecember 20, 2010

Philadelphia Pilots Car Sharing and Tracking Technology in City Vehicles

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced a Department of Human Services (DHS) pilot program to install vehicle sharing and tracking technology in 25 City-owned vehicles used by DHS social workers.

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