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Articlesby Shelley MikaNovember 5, 2014

Do Anti-Idling Technologies Work?

Four fleets share their experiences with anti-idling devices on patrol cars and trucks — and their plans for the future.

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NewsJuly 29, 2014

Anti-Idling Equipment in Patrol Cars Could Save Columbus $1.2M Annually

The City of Columbus, Ohio, will install anti-idling technology on 90 of its police vehicles to reduce fuel costs. Installation on all 339 units could save $1.2 million annually.

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NewsJuly 17, 2014

Columbus, Ohio, Dedicates Second CNG Fueling Station

The City of Columbus, Ohio, dedicated its second compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station on July 15, which will make CNG fuel available for the public as well as fleet vehicles in the north side of the city.

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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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NewsMarch 27, 2014

Ohio City Fleet Manager Named Green Truck Association President

Bill Burns, fleet operations manager for the City of Columbus, Ohio, will serve as the 2014-2015 president of the Green Truck Association (GTA), an affiliate division of the Association for the Work Truck Industry (NTEA).

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Articlesby Thi DaoMarch 1, 2014

Can Green Fleets Survive Without Government Funding?

Federal funding for alternative fuels may be slowing down. How will this affect government fleet adoption of alternative fuels?

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Articlesby Thi DaoAugust 29, 2013

Bright Ideas to Improve Your Fleet

This compilation of “bright ideas” focuses on single ideas aimed to reduce costs, improve operations, improve customer service, and more. Fleet managers explain how they executed their plan, the challenges they faced, and the results they’ve seen or expect to achieve.

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NewsAugust 16, 2013

Columbus, Ohio, to Build Second Publicly Accessible CNG Fueling Station

The new station will service the City’s northern refuse fleet operation, which has more than 65 vehicles, its Planning & Operations Division, which has more than 45 vehicles, and other City divisions.

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NewsJuly 19, 2013

Ohio’s First Responders to Receive CNG Safety Training

A new program will train first responders on handling emergencies involving compressed natural gas (CNG) stations and vehicles in Columbus, Ohio.

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NewsMay 22, 2013

Columbus, Ohio, Using Solar Array to Reduce Fleet Facility Costs

The City of Columbus, Ohio, has installed solar panels on its fleet facility to provide power for the building. Government Fleet spoke with Kelly Reagan, administrator for the City, about this project and how it benefits the City and the fleet department.

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