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Thi Dao

Former Executive Editor

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

Newsby Thi DaoFebruary 11, 2019

Fermata to Launch V2G Early Adopter Program with Public Fleets

Fermata's early adopter program would allow participants to earn a few thousand dollars per year by connecting their Nissan Leafs to the grid.

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Newsby Thi DaoJanuary 19, 2019

Houston Turns to Rental Vehicles to Supplement Waste Collection

The Houston City Council has approved two measures to supplement its waste collection fleet and services.

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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoJanuary 16, 2019

‘Wait, What’s in That Safety Policy?’

A safety policy alone can be passive and easy to ignore. Fleet organizations often take additional steps in order to enforce their policy.

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Newsby Thi DaoJanuary 9, 2019

Hurricane Harvey Prompts Texas FD to Buy High-Water Trucks

When Hurricane Harvey struck in 2017, the Fulshear Simonton (Texas) Fire Department relied on other public entities and federal assistance for high-water vehicles. Now it has two of its own.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJanuary 9, 2019

A Near-Zero-Emission Solution for Medium-Duty Vehicles

You’ve heard about renewable diesel and renewable natural gas. What about renewable propane? 

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A residential street was the setting for Skokie Police Officer Tim Gramins' gunfight with a robbery suspect. Photo: Skokie PD
Articlesby Thi DaoJanuary 9, 2019

Adsorbed Natural Gas: A New Option for Light-Duty Trucks

A new natural gas vehicle technology aims to lower the cost of adopting compressed natural gas.

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If they don't respond to Ask and Tell, Make them comply, using your full and legal authority to do so. (Photo: Getty Images)
Articlesby Thi DaoJanuary 8, 2019

Achieving Clean Fleet Goals

Whether it’s reducing reliance on traditional fuels or cutting harmful emissions, public agencies are meeting their sustainability goals through various methods.

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Newsby Thi DaoNovember 14, 2018

Study Urges Mass. City to Expand Telematics Use

The City of Worcester, Mass., should expand telematics to its entire fleet for cost savings, a study from a non-partisan research group stated.

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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoNovember 12, 2018

But I Want to Keep My Underutilized Vehicle!

How do you explain that saving $2 per ride adds up, when department heads care more about staff members being able to do their jobs?

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Ekin’s Patrol G2 system is a modular smart cities solution that includes LPR, video surveillance, and optional capabililities. (Photo: Ekin Technologies)[|CREDIT|]
Articlesby Thi DaoNovember 9, 2018

Central Florida’s Population Boom & Its Impact on Fleets

Central Florida is growing, with new developments, businesses, and housing being constructed. All this leads to an increase in public services. How are fleets affected by the population boom?

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