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NewsAugust 9, 2012

Chattanooga’s New Energy Policy Mandates Alt-Fuel Vehicle Purchases

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield's Executive Order No. 2012-01 states that by 2015, at least 25% of new light-duty vehicles acquired by City agencies must be alternative-fuel vehicles, one of various mandates to reduce energy use.

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NewsJuly 12, 2012

Albuquerque Fire Fleet Audit Recommends Increased Technician Training

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – An audit report of the Albuquerque Fire Department’s (AFD) fleet maintenance program suggested improvements in its preventive maintenance policies, control over outsourced maintenance activities, technician certifications, and facility size.

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NewsJuly 3, 2012

Asheville, N.C., Converts Fleet to CNG and Doubles Fueling Station Storage Capacity

ASHEVILLE, NC – The City of Asheville, N.C., has added 25 new compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles to its fleet, bringing the total number of CNG vehicles the City operates to 37.

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NewsJune 24, 2012

City of Tucson Receives New Elkhart Coach Paratransit Vehicles

TUCSON, AZ – The City of Tucson has received 19 new Elkhart Coach paratransit vehicles. The buses each come with a Ford E-350 chassis equipped with a 6.8L gasoline engine.

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NewsJune 14, 2012

Gerkin Named 'Technician of the Month' for June 2012

TORRANCE, CA - Government Fleet magazine has named Josh Gerkin as the inaugural Technician of the Month for June 2012. Gerkin works with the City of Tucson's Fleet Services department as a certified automotive mechanic. He has 18 years of experience and has been with the City for 8 years.

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NewsMay 25, 2012

Milwaukee to Convert Refuse Trucks to CNG and Sell Natural Gas Fuel to the Public

MILWAUKEE - The City of Milwaukee passed a resolution approving the conversion of 20 refuse trucks to CNG. The City also passed a resolution that would allow the City to sell CNG fuel to the public.

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NewsMay 7, 2012

Albuquerque Audit Recommends Improved Fuel Security

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – An audit of fuel usage and security at the City of Albuquerque found the need for better controls for fuel management and more security for both fueling facilities and vehicles.

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NewsApril 18, 2012

Chattanooga Establishes Formal Fleet and Equipment Replacement Fund

CHATTANOOGA, TN - Government Fleet magazine spoke with Brian Kiesche, the fleet manager for Chattanooga, about how the new fund is set up and the benefits it will provide for the City.

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NewsApril 12, 2012

Newark, Del., Adds Hybrids to Fleet Using Grant

NEWARK, DE – The City of Newark, Del., added three Toyota Camry sedan hybrids to its fleet to reduce air pollution and “combat rising fuel costs.” The City purchased the vehicles as part of a regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) grant program.

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NewsApril 12, 2012

Chattanooga Buys New Dump Trucks That Improve Fleet Productivity

CHATTANOOGA, TN – The City of Chattanooga recently purchased nine new Navistar International WorkStar 7500 dump trucks, each of which can tackle multiple applications, effectively replacing 18 existing vehicles in the fleet.

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