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Thi Dao

Former Executive Editor

Thi Dao is the former executive editor of Government Fleet magazine. 

FleetSpeakby Thi DaoJuly 1, 2019

Keeping Up With the Fleet Manager Role

Larger fleets often have staff members who can specialize in specific areas. Smaller fleets, on the other hand, don’t have the luxury of employing these specialists.

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Newsby Thi DaoJune 25, 2019

Wash. State EVs Surpass 1M-Mile Mark

Through an initiative in 2015, Governor Jay Inslee directed state agencies to make 20% of new passenger vehicle purchases electric by 2017. This year, Inslee upped the ante to 50% by 2020.

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Newsby Thi DaoJune 24, 2019

Clean Cities Funding Preserved

U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar did not offer an amendment to the FY-2020 Department of Energy budget, one that would have eliminated funding for the Clean Cities program.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJune 12, 2019

Consider Resale When Spec’ing Motor Graders

John Deere’s motor graders are now available with SmartGrade technology. Even if your agency doesn’t need grade control, consider how it might be used after you resell it.

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Newsby Thi DaoJune 12, 2019

Former No. 1 Fleet Opens $7.5M Facility

San Bernardino County, Calif., has completed the construction of a new fleet maintenance facility, replacing an existing leased facility that had become inadequate for fleet needs.

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Newsby Thi DaoJune 10, 2019

Calif. Energy Program Hires Fleet Manager to Lead Vehicle Electrification Efforts

Phillip Kobernick, logistics services manager for the Alameda County, Calif., General Services Agency, is stepping down from his role. His last day is June 19.

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Newsby Thi DaoJune 5, 2019

Milwaukee Expects Savings From Electric Parking Vehicles

The City of Milwaukee has purchased four battery-electric parking vehicles for its fleet, estimating that it will save $2,500 per vehicle, per year in fuel savings alone.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJune 5, 2019

Overcoming the Hurdles of Fleet Procurement

Fleet and procurement managers discuss the best ways to buy locally, issue bids, work with vendors, and handle long order-to-delivery times.

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Newsby Thi DaoJune 3, 2019

Public Works Community Mourns Virginia Beach Shooting Victims

A 40-year-old Virginia Beach, Va., city engineer fired indiscriminately on a municipal building, killing 12 before being shot by police.

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Newsby Thi DaoMay 29, 2019

Testing Ford’s 2020 Police Interceptor Utility

Police officers, fleet managers, and emergency vehicle operator course (EVOC) instructors gathered in Dublin, Calif., on May 17 to test drive the new police vehicle.

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