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Thi Dao

Former Executive Editor

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

Articlesby Thi DaoMarch 16, 2018

Boost Fleet Efficiency by Creating a Consolidated Vendor List

Many fleets have a list of vendors they can call for outsourced work. What if this list isn’t enough?

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Newsby Thi DaoFebruary 1, 2018

N.Y. Municipality to Centralize Fleet Management

The City of Jamestown, N.Y., plans to update its fleet structure and eventually centralize its fleet management. To do this, the fleet would need a larger maintenance facility and additional staff members.

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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoJanuary 12, 2018

What Your Vehicles Say About Your Fleet

Your vehicles may paint a certain picture of the fleet and even the public agency. Is the picture a positive or a negative one?

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Articlesby Thi DaoJanuary 11, 2018

6 Innovations in Electric Vehicle Charging

The days of “dumb” electric vehicle (EV) chargers may soon be over. Here are six new or upcoming technologies that can change the way you charge your vehicles.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJanuary 11, 2018

Low-Budget Greening for Fleets and Maintenance Facilities

From becoming a more environmentally friendly shop to increasing utilization and right-sizing vehicles, fleets can take a number of steps for a cleaner fleet and operation.

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Newsby Thi DaoNovember 29, 2017

Buying Mustangs for Traffic Enforcement

There aren’t any “ghost cars” in the Lubbock, Texas, Police Department. When the motorcycle fleet retires in the evenings, clearly-marked Ford Mustangs take their place.

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Articlesby Thi DaoNovember 16, 2017

Should You Be Doing Warranty Repairs?

Fleets with warranty repair programs say they can reduce downtime, provide better customer service, and improve operational efficiency. Others say it’s not a good fit for their fleets. Where does your fleet fall?

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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoNovember 15, 2017

Are Your Drivers Safe?

It is probable that distracted drivers will not get caught and will not learn anything until something terrible happens. We know it, and they do too, so it continues happening.

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Newsby Thi DaoOctober 27, 2017

EV Charging Pilot Minimizes Calif. County’s Energy Use Spikes

Alameda County, Calif., is working on an electric vehicle (EV) charging pilot. Called the Smart Charging Pilot Program, it allows the building’s EV chargers to communicate and the DC fast charger to override other chargers when it’s in use.

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Newsby Thi DaoOctober 27, 2017

Study: Slow EV Transition Could Save Minneapolis Fleet Costs

A new electric vehicle (EV) adoption feasibility study of the City of Minneapolis’ fleet found that a slow transition to electric vehicles over the next 10 years could result in operational savings.

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