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NewsJune 10, 2014

N.Y. Municipality Teaches Efficient Driving to Its Drivers

The City of Yonkers, N.Y., is conducting a pilot EcoDriving Training Program for city employees in an effort to reduce fuel use. The city spends $1.5 million annually on fuel for fleet vehicles.

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Newsby Paul ClintonJune 3, 2014

Ohio City Fleet Administrator Makes the Case for CNG

The City of Columbus, Ohio, saved $430,000 in fuel costs by using compressed natural gas vehicles, the city's fleet administrator told an audience at the Government Fleet Expo and Conference in San Diego.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2014

Figuring Out Fuel Contracts

Fuel contracts give fleets a guaranteed price over the duration of the contract. The result: easier budgeting, potential cost savings, reduced administrative time, and guaranteed supply. With careful consideration on the front end, fleets of all sizes can make fuel contracts work in their favor.

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NewsMay 26, 2014

Pa. Refuse Agency Adds $4.8M CNG Fleet, Fueling Station

The Lancaster County (Pa.) Solid Waste Management Authority has invested $4.8 million to purchase compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks and construct a CNG fueling station.

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NewsMay 22, 2014

Va. County Awards Fuel Contracts

Pittsylvania County in Virginia has awarded bids to two suppliers to provide the county with fuel. This action followed an audit earlier this year revealing the county had not sought competitive bids for vehicle fuel, which violated its procurement policy.

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NewsMay 21, 2014

Calif. Sheriff’s Idling Vehicles Wasted $1.25M in Fuel

The San Barbara County (Calif.) Sheriff’s Office’s fuel cost for idling patrol vehicles exceeded $1.25 million over the past six years, according to a Santa Barbara County (Calif.) Grand Jury report released this month.

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NewsMay 12, 2014

Federal Fleets to Study Telematics Expansion

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) should expand its support for telematics in leased vehicles and change its fuel rate structure to charge agencies for actual fuel use rather than miles traveled, according to a report released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).

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ProductsApril 25, 2014

GRIP Idle Management System

The GRIP (Governor to Reduce Idle and Pollution) taps into a vehicle's electronics network via the CAN bus to regulate vehicle functions such as engine revolutions, transmission position, outside temperature, ignition positions, and coolant temperatures.

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NewsApril 18, 2014

Fla. Public Works Employee Arrested for Fuel Theft

A City of Hialeah (Fla.) Public Works employee was arrested April 17 and charged with stealing fuel from the city's fleet fuel pump.

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NewsApril 16, 2014

NAFA Announces 2014 CAFM Graduates

The NAFA Fleet Management Association recently announced its newest Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) graduates for 2013-2014. There were a total of 42 graduates in the group, and 20 work in the public sector.

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