MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
Here's how the City of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., reduced vehicle downtime by 28%, reduced idle time by 20%, and decreased fuel consumption by 5%.
Nevada County, Calif., increased vehicle fuel economy by using SmartPedal, a device that stabilizes the gas pedal.
The City of Worcester, Mass., should expand telematics to its entire fleet for cost savings, a study from a non-partisan research group stated.
On March 3, Derive Efficiency hosted a track day for public and private fleets and the media, showing the differences in performance between a stock vehicle and one calibrated for optimum efficiency.
With increased competition and a growing number of carbon-reduction options, how can a fleet manager make the case that theirs is a cost-effective program, deserving of state or federal support?
The State of Louisiana is installing GPS tracking devices on its entire 10,543-vehicle fleet, The Advocate reported. The state expects the $10 million project will save $30 million over the next five years by reducing the cost of fuel, maintenance, and insurance.
The State of Wyoming announced it will add Verizon’s Networkfleet telematics system to 1,600 fleet vehicles. This will cost the state $244,800 in upfront fees and $363,000 in annual fees.