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NewsMay 4, 2012

National Park Service Sets Green Fleet Goals

WASHINGTON – The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) released a new document detailing its “Green Parks Plan,” which sets a range of sustainability goals for its organization.

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NewsFebruary 22, 2012

City of Springfield Advised to Centralize Fleet

SPRINGFIELD, IL - A report of fiscal sustainability conducted by a consulting company for the City of Springfield recommended the City centralize its four fleets into one and hire a fleet manager.

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NewsDecember 14, 2011

Indianapolis Using Propane Conversions, Hybrids and EVs to ‘Green’ Fleet

INDIANAPOLIS - Both the Department of Public Works and Office of Sustainability are using a $318,300 grant a the Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program to improve fleet fuel economy and reduce emissions.

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NewsNovember 3, 2011

DOE Awards Recognize Federal Sustainability Efforts

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Energy announced the 31 winners of the 2011 Department of Energy (DOE) Sustainability Awards. Two fleets and one individual were commended for their fleet sustainability achievements.

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ArticlesOctober 26, 2011

Five Key Questions of Green Fleet Management

To help managers make the right moves, they must first consider carefully the larger issues that will ultimately drive green success. This article discusses five key questions that fleet managers should ask and answer before adopting any sustainability strategies.

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NewsOctober 5, 2011

GF Congratulates Sustainability All-Stars

GRAPEVINE, TEXAS - Of the 40 fleet professionals recognized as Sustainability All-Stars at the Green Fleet Conference on Oct. 4, 16 work in the public sector.

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NewsSeptember 30, 2011

GFC: City of Tulsa Developing Sustainability Plan

DALLAS - The City is working with a fleet consultant to find ways to reduce its fleet's emissions and fuel costs, for example by converting vehicles to CNG.

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NewsSeptember 28, 2011

University of Michigan Purchases 37 Hybrid Vehicles

ANN ARBOR, MI – The University of Michigan is investing millions of dollars in sustainability efforts, including the purchase of 37 hybrid vehicles, seven of which are buses.

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Celebrating ‘Green’ Successes

Public sector fleets want to be environmentally friendly, but are often hamstrung trying to balance contradicting political, environmental, and financial issues when procuring green vehicles. At the upcoming 2011 Green Fleet Conference, we will announce our 40 Sustainability All-Stars, who prove that where there is a will, there is way to green your fleet, despite the obstacles.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2011

City of Elgin Sustainability Plan Calls for Idling Policy, Alt-Fuel Study

ELGIN, IL - The City of Elgin Council approved a resident-written Sustainability Action Plan that includes 'greening' objectives for the fleet. A Sustainability Commission will oversee plan implementation.

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