MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
Fleets are being impacted by a variety of inflationary pressures ranging from higher acquisition prices due to the proliferation of onboard safety equipment, to increased material costs pushing up pricing on parts, upfits, and replacement tires.
The City of Austin, Texas, expects that having 330 electrified vehicles will result in operational savings of $3.5 million over 10 years. Here's how.
Nevada County, Calif., increased vehicle fuel economy by using SmartPedal, a device that stabilizes the gas pedal.
DeKalb County (Ga.) has deployed two rapid response vehicles to respond to emergency medical and fire suppression calls for improved response times and lower maintenance and operation costs.
Hennepin County, Minn., could reduce emissions and save money by downsizing and electrifying its light-duty fleet, a recent report found.
The City of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, is considering creating a car sharing program that will allow residents to rent city vehicles when they aren’t in use.
Diesel-powered cargo vans are providing fleet buyers with a lower total cost of ownership than gasoline models, while many diesel-powered trucks aren't recouping the higher acquisition cost, according to a Vincentric analysis.
The cost for utility fleets to buy a light-duty bucket truck has risen significantly in the past nine years, according to newly released data from Utilimarc.
Ford or Lincoln vehicles have captured the most awards by a single manufacturer among the 39 vehicles named to Vincentric's Best Fleet Value in America list for the 2018 model year.
The City of Des Plaines, Ill., will advertise bids for an outsourced street sweeping services pilot in an effort to save money.