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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2021

Minnesota Selects WEX for Fleet Fuel Cards

The State of Minnesota has signed an agreement with WEX for state-wide fleet cards, supporting eligible agencies and users in their fuel and fleet-related purchases.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 16, 2020

Minnesota Council on Biofuels Releases Recommendations Report

The council’s recommendations include adopting a low carbon fuel standard and increasing biofuels use in the state fleet.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 8, 2020

Evaluating the Use of Hybrid Vehicles in Municipal Fleets

A lot goes into determining if hybrid vehicles are right for your fleet. Check out this study conducted by Crossroads, Minnesota's transportation research blog.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 23, 2020

Minn. Cities Recognized for EV Efforts by Recharge MN

A diverse group of 18 Minnesota companies, communities, higher education institutions, and community-based organizations have been recognized for their efforts to expand the use of electric vehicles.

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NewsAugust 24, 2017

Minn. Man Accused of Overcharging for Police Vehicles

The former fleet manager at Nelson Auto in Minnesota has been charged for overcharging law enforcement agencies for police vehicle equipment that were not included on vehicles.

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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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NewsNovember 30, 2015

Minn. State Fleet Director to Retire

Paul Hanson, CAFM, director of Fleet and Surplus Services for the Minnesota Dept. of Administration, will retire this week. The state has posted the opening for the fleet director position online.

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NewsOctober 21, 2015

Minn. Offers $270K in Clean Diesel Grants

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) will offer grants to help owners of heavy diesel-powered equipment in the state replace or retrofit their old engines.

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Newsby Thi DaoJuly 7, 2014

Fleet Embraces Minnesota's Biodiesel Mandate

Minnesota began requiring all diesel fuel in the state to contain 10% biodiesel on July 1. The state's Department of Natural Resources, which has 1,200 diesel vehicles, has been experimenting with B-20 and doesn't anticipate any problems with the move to B-10.

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NewsJune 17, 2014

Minnesota Law Paves Way for Alt-Fuel Vehicles

Minnesota's Gov. Mark Dayton has signed into law a bill making it easier for the state's fleet manager to purchase alternative-fuel vehicles by allowing purchasing decisions based on total operating costs rather than initial cost.

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