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Hybrids bridge the gap between ICE vehicles and EVs, making them a smart choice for fleets that want to reduce emissions but aren’t ready to fully electrify. Hybrids, which are powered by internal combustion engines and electric motors, capture the benefits of electric power without the barriers many organizations find challenging.
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The 2012 LA Auto Show's Design Challenge, now in its 9th year, was themed Law Enforcement in 2025. Six design studios designed highway patrol vehicles to meet "the challenges of a specific region’s transportation and societal conditions in 2025.” Entries were judged by Tom Matano, School of Industrial Design at San Francisco's Academy of Art University; Imre Molnar, Detroit College of Creative Studies; Stewart Reed, Pasadena Art Center College of Design; and Bruce Meyer, California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation. Subaru's SHARC won the challenge. For more information, visit The Police Car of the Future is a Subaru.
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This section delves into average fleet age and replacement cycles, as well as total units for various agencies.
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Michigan State Police tested new cruisers from Victory Motorcycles -- the Commander I and Vision -- among the six police motorcycles to be offered in the 2012 model year.
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Fleet managers are attending evaluation runs and crunching the numbers to see which of three outstanding new patrol vehicles best suit their needs.
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At the 2011 L.A. Auto Show, several major automakers unveiled new models, including the Cadillac XTS and Mazda CX-5. Ford also revealed the new Escape. And for the first time ever, the Motor Press Guild awarded one automaker for a "Vehicle of the Year" award. The winner for 2011 is Audi for the A7. Photos by Joanne M. Tucker. Volvo photos by Thi Dao and Greg Basich.
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At the 2011 Rocky Mountain Fleet Management Association'[s conference in Ford McDowell, Ariz., vendors showed a wide range of vehicles and equipment. Following are photos of trucks, police vehicles, refuse trucks, and various types of off-road equipment.
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Toyota announced details on the new Prius Plug-in Hybrid, from powertrain info to trim levels and options. This photo gallery shows a range of images of the new 2012-MY vehicle.
Read More →Increasing professionalism is helping drive fleet management out of the “dirty garage” stereotype. Effective communication with public officials, citizens, supervisors, and customers can further improve the image of fleet operations.
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Educational presentations, brainstorming sessions, and networking events provide fleet managers the opportunity to learn from industry professionals ways to improve fleet efficiency.
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Washington City, Utah used U.S. Department of Energy grant money to pay for a new CNG fueling station and CNG vehicle conversions. The City has being converting vehicles in its fleet, primarily Ford pickup trucks, and expects to save $2,330 per vehicle per year on fuel costs.
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