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Newsby Thi DaoMay 11, 2018

Minneapolis Fleet Director Retires

John Scharffbillig, the City of Minneapolis’ director of fleet services, retired on April 30.

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Newsby Thi DaoOctober 27, 2017

Study: Slow EV Transition Could Save Minneapolis Fleet Costs

A new electric vehicle (EV) adoption feasibility study of the City of Minneapolis’ fleet found that a slow transition to electric vehicles over the next 10 years could result in operational savings.

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NewsJune 30, 2017

Minn. Adds Region's First Chevrolet Bolt EVs

The State of Minnesota is adding the first Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles available in the region to its fleet. The state partnered with four other public entities to purchase 22 Bolt EVs.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaSeptember 29, 2015

Overcoming the Challenges of Green Fleet Procurement

When fleets put a green fleet policy in place, there’s a ripple effect. Procurement is one area to feel the effects. How do fleets face these challenges — and come out on top in the long run?

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NewsMay 20, 2015

Minneapolis Police to Improve Safety of Transport Vans

The City of Minneapolis Police Department is pulling its transport trucks and vans off the streets for safety improvements. Fleet staff will evaluate how passengers are restrained and install cameras in all the vehicles.

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NewsMay 10, 2013

Minneapolis Fleet Honored For Reducing Emissions & Gasoline Use

John Scharffbillig, director of Public Works Fleet Services for the City of Minneapolis, was recently honored with the Community Lung Health Champion Award by the American Lung Association in Minnesota.

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NewsMarch 15, 2012

Year-Long Minneapolis Green Fleet Policy Cuts Fleet Size, Pollution

MINNEAPOLIS - Government Fleet spoke to the City of Minneapolis' Fleet Services one year after its green fleet policy implementation. Fleet Services reports a decrease in fleet size and potential savings in reduced fuel consumption.

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Articlesby Thi DaoMarch 14, 2011

How Minneapolis Implemented its Green Fleet Policy

Fleet veteran John Scharffbillig, director of Fleet Services for the City of Minneapolis, discusses how the Fleet Services division brainstormed, wrote, edited, and is implementing the City's new green fleet policy.

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