The Firefly is a three-wheeled electric utility vehicle that can be used by local police departments, universities, and fleet motor pools as an emissions-free alternative to gas-powered options and entry-level battery electric vehicles. View full post on Automobile Stories
PulseTech Products Corp.’s SolarPulse SP-24-6 is a military-tested, solar panel system solution to charge and maintain vehicles and equipment left outdoors in long-term storage. View full post on Automobile Stories
The scooter is capable of covering distances up to 75 miles on a single charge. View full post on Automobile Stories
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Following the catastrophic transmission failure of a New Jersey City University (NJCU) Public Safety patrol vehicle, the Facilities Department proposed re-purposing its Toyota Prius Hybrid car as a patrol vehicle. View full post on Automobile Stories
TREVOSE, PA – The CEI Group, Inc. (CEI) announced the adoption of a new corporate logo as one part of new brand strategy. View full post on Automobile Stories
INDIANAPOLIS – GF spoke to John Williams, deputy director of Fleet and Solid Waste Services, about fleet services’ behind-the-scenes involvement with the Super Bowl on Feb. 5. View full post on Automobile Stories
TORRANCE, CA – This is the last week to submit nominations for the 2012 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year award. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 10 . View full post on Automobile Stories
FREDERICK, MD – Frederick County eliminated the Management Services Division, which oversaw Fleet. Fleet will now function under the Division of Public Works, and no other changes to the Department are anticipated at this time. View full post on Automobile Stories
WASHINGTON – Panel discussion explores adding cost-effective fleet vehicles fueled by propane autogas. View full post on Automobile Stories
JOHNSON CITY, NY – BAE Systems and Caterpillar Inc. have signed a long-term supply agreement to collaborate on an energy-efficient parallel hybrid propulsion system for heavy-duty trucks. View full post on Automobile Stories
CHICAGO – The recycling was between two private sector companies – Midwest Metal Management and Waste Management – and Department of Sanitation Services (DSS) workers. View full post on Automobile Stories
SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) changed its vehicle use policies and procedures this month following a commissioner’s guilty plea of fuel card abuse. View full post on Automobile Stories
LANSING, MI – The Michigan State Police (MSP) conducted an aftermarket tire test for law enforcement fleet vehicles in June 2011 and released a report on the results. View full post on Automobile Stories
AMHERST, MA – Fleet staff at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst say the University’s 737 fleet vehicles are well-managed and improper use is rare, according to The Republican . View full post on Automobile Stories
SUNNYVALE, CA – Trimble announced the appointment of PeopleNet founder and CEO Ron Konezny as general manager of Trimble’s worldwide Transportation and Logistics (T&L) Division. View full post on Automobile Stories
SMYRNA, GA – The biodiesel program’s goal is to reduce diesel consumption by 25% by 2020, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the City’s fleet. View full post on Automobile Stories
TORRANCE, CA – Each year the editors at Government Fleet like to take a look back at the top stories of the year. View full post on Automobile Stories
WHEATON, IL – Michael Webster was previously director of fleet and transportation management at Citrus County, Fla. He began his new position on Dec. 5. View full post on Automobile Stories
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