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Articlesby Thi DaoMay 16, 2013

A Hydrogen-Fueled Future? UCLA's Hydrogen Vehicle Testing

In having staff test hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles in commuting applications and planning the installation of a publicly available fueling station, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is helping in the development of an emerging alternative-fuel vehicle.

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NewsAugust 13, 2012

Report Recommends Feds Use Alt-Fuel Freight Shipment Carriers

WASHINGTON - The report, by the non-profit American Clean Skies Foundation, says a switch of 20% of the U.S. government’s business to freight and package carriers using alternative fuels would lead to savings of approximately $25 billion by 2025.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJuly 16, 2012

Campbell Named Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

Larry Campbell, CPFP, fleet manager director for the city of Fort Wayne, Ind., was named the 2012 public sector fleet manager of the year. Campbell talks to GF about greening the City's fleet, running equipment operator competitions, and learning from management.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2012

Fleet Project Management: Constructing a Fueling Facility

From location, to environmental considerations, to the type of fuel to dispense, this article addresses key considerations fleet mangers must take into account when planning the construction of a fueling facility.

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NewsNovember 28, 2011

Naperville Opens Facility That Converts Yard Waste to Fleet Fuel

NAPERVILLE, IL – The City of Naperville, Ill. opened its new “Green Fuels Depot” gasifier facility, which will provide electricity, hydrogen, and ethanol for the City’s fleet and other municipal uses.

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NewsOctober 24, 2011

Propane Prominent at Virginia Energy Conference

WASHINGTON - Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) President and CEO Roy Willis told the Governor's Conference on Energy in Richmond, Va., that propane is expanding economic development and creating jobs in Virginia and beyond.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterJuly 14, 2011

Virginia Alt-Fuel Vehicles at Signing Ceremony

Virginia's Governor Bob McDonnell signed two bills that promote the use of alternative fuels in the State fleet and an executive order that sets a development path for the State’s alternative fuel plan. Shown in this gallery are a wide range of vehicle types represented at the signing ceremony. All photos in this gallery are courtesy of Michaele White.

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NewsJuly 13, 2011

Virginia's Governor Signs State Fleet Alt-Fuel Bills and Executive Order

RICHMOND, VA – Virginia's Governor Bob McDonnell signed two bills that promote the use of alternative fuels in the State fleet and an executive order that sets a development path for the State’s alternative fuel plan.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2011

Low Cost or No-Cost Green Fleet Strategies

A variety of easy approaches can yield quantifiable results in greening a fleet, including avoiding unnecessary travel and using alternative-fuel vehicles. Tactics used by the states of West Virginia and Oklahoma are shared, including leveraging existing state natural resources.

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NewsMay 19, 2011

NCSFA to Host CNG Virtual Roundtable Discussion

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - The National Conference of State Fleet Administrators (NCSFA) will host its first virtual roundtable discussion on June 9, addressing questions and concerns about compressed natural gas (CNG) use.

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