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Articlesby Nichole OsinskiMarch 2, 2023

A Tale of Two Cities: The EV Infrastructure Switch

Two experienced fleet managers share their insights and experiences in implementing green fleet initiatives in their respective cities, highlighting the challenges and opportunities they faced along the way.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJanuary 30, 2023

Baltimore FD Proposes Options for Fire Fleet Replacement

In December, the department reported that it is operating with 30% fewer fire engines than it needs to properly cover the city.

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Articlesby Cindy BrauerJanuary 30, 2023

Managing Today's Fleet Budgets: ‘A Tight-Knit Team’ in Pittsburgh

Seasoned public sector fleet manager Brandon Walton shares how he controls his fleet budget amid uncertain times.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 3, 2022

North Carolina City Considers Buying 55 More EVs

The City of Charlotte, North Carolina, is considering a $1.45 million investment in electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and a purchase of 55 electric vehicles for the fleet.

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NewsSeptember 12, 2017

Report Shows Cities' Economic Growth Slowing

The NLC survey reported that cities’ General Fund revenues have still not yet fully recovered from the 2006 recession and remain at less than 98% of that year’s levels.

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NewsOctober 24, 2016

Report Shows City Revenues Nearing Pre-Recession Levels

A new report from the National League of Cities (NLC) finds that cities are in a better fiscal condition than the year before, with city revenues nearing pre-recession levels.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJanuary 17, 2014

How the Improving Economy Is Affecting Fleet Budgets

The economy is undoubtedly improving, and oftentimes, public fleet finances are improving along with it. In a Government Fleet survey, 59% of respondents said their fleet finances are back to pre-recession levels and 80% said they’re optimistic about the future, but others still face challenging times and fear their budgets will never get back to “normal.”

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NewsMarch 20, 2013

Baltimore Mayor Proposes Lease Financing Vehicles to Free Up Fleet Replacement Funds

Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake proposed a 2014 fiscal-year budget that aims to close a $30 million budget shortfall by shifting funding from City’s Mobile Equipment Fund and changing the City’s vehicle purchasing method to a lease finance model.

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NewsNovember 1, 2011

Chico Realizes Savings Through Fleet Optimization & Revised Vehicle Use Policy

CHICO, CA - The City of Chico's Central Garage was able to save the replacement fund $1.6 million and saved $85,234 in reduced fuel consumption in the past three years.

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NewsOctober 20, 2011

Study Shows Cities’ Finances Continue to Weaken

WASHINGTON - According to a study from the National League of Cities, the nation's cities are cutting personnel and infrastructure projects as the economic downturn continues to take its toll on city finances.

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