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SEARCHMENUSEARCHNEW YORK – The New York State Energy Research and Development Agency (NYSERDA) has launched a new $10 million effort in New York State aimed at converting the state's hybrid fleet — consisting mostly of Toyota Priuses and Ford Hybrid Escapes — into plug-in hybrids.
Read More →DEARBORN, MI – On Wed., Aug. 9, Ford Motor Company presented a case study on the successful use of Escape Hybrid taxis to Austin, Tex., Mayor Wynn and representatives from the City of Austin, Austin Energy, and local commercial fleet managers.
Read More →CONCORD, NH – The New Hampshire state police have agreed to purchase 46 Dodge Chargers, replacing part of the 300-car fleet of Ford Crown Victorias, according to the Union Leader newspaper.
Read More →HARTFORD, CT – The state of Connecticut is adding more fuel-efficient vehicles to its fleet, according to the Associated Press. Vehicles such as the Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, Ford Escape, and GMC Sierra will be integrated into service. The vehicles are part of the 575 alternative-fuel and hybrid vehicles the state has purchased.
Read More →DECATUR, AL – The Decatur, Ala., City Council is set to vote on a resolution to buy 20 Ford Interceptor police cars at its next council meeting. The vehicles cost $447,212 at a local Ford dealership.
Read More →CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Division of Police (CPD) on Feb. 24 received the keys to its new 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid as part of an award from the Ford Motor Company for helping boost consumers' fuel-economy awareness.
Read More →REDFORD, MI – Sterling Truck Corp. has launched a Web site to assist municipalities in selecting truck specs for their specific applications.
Read More →REDFORD, MI – Vac-Con, Inc. recently accepted delivery of its 1,000th Sterling truck from Atlantic Truck Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Vac-Con, a manufacturer of truck-mounted sewer cleaning machines, has been purchasing Sterling trucks from the dealership for eight years.
Read More →TORRANCE, CA — Known for its ruggedness, durability, gritty performance, and dependability, the 2006 Ford F-150 upheld its reputation among fleet industry professionals as it brought home Fleet Truck of the Year honors. Sponsored by Automotive Fleet and Business Fleet magazines, this year's annual Fleet Truck of the Year competition featured 25 domestic and imported 2006-MY light trucks.
Read More →BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota's motor pool has added 180 Ford Taurus cars and four Chevrolet pickups that can burn E-85 fuel.
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