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ArticlesDecember 11, 2024

From the Archives: Changes in Fleet Acquisitions

When vehicles become harder to acquire, fleet managers must balance keeping vehicles on the road longer while managing the escalating operating costs of older vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 7, 2021

Report: EVs Cost Less to Maintain

The estimated scheduled maintenance cost for a light-duty battery-electric vehicle is substantially lower than that of a conventional internal combustion engine vehicle, according to a new report by the Argonne National Laboratory.

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ArticlesFebruary 12, 2020

Measuring (and Minimizing) EV Total Cost of Ownership

Total cost of ownership for electric vehicles (EVs) depend on up-front costs, maintenance and fuel costs, and resale value. Here’s what to consider when calculating TCO.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2020

NYC Maintenance Cost Comparison: Smaller Vehicles Are a Lot Cheaper

New data from the New York City fleet shows that mid-size cars cost 41% more to maintain than a small car, while a large car is 142% more expensive. The city found similar results with SUVs and vans.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 12, 2019

Nev. PD Authorizes Take-Home Vehicles

The Douglas County, Nev., Sheriff’s Office has authorized patrol deputies to take home their assigned police vehicles to maximize the effectiveness of the Patrol Division.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 15, 2019

NYC Compares Maintenance Costs for EV and Gasoline Vehicles

New York City's all-electric vehicles had the lowest recorded maintenance costs for 2018, dramatically less than gasoline, hybrid, or hybrid-plug-in models.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 31, 2018

Ind. City Considers New Funding for Fleet Maintenance

The City of Gary, Ind., is considering changing its city ordinances to allow the money raised from auctioning towed vehicles to go to police vehicle maintenance.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 11, 2018

Louisville’s Only Helicopter Out of Service for a Third of 2017

The Louisville (Ky.) Metro Police Department only owns one helicopter, a 2001 model that is out of service often and comes with high maintenance costs.

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NewsJanuary 25, 2018

Miss. City Reconsiders Take-Home Vehicle Policy

The City of Waveland, Miss., may change its take-home vehicle policy, and is considering charging employees a use tax to cover vehicle costs.

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NewsOctober 23, 2017

Texas City Pilots Leasing Program

The City of Kyle, Texas, is piloting a vehicle leasing program, which could reduce maintenance costs, reduce downtime, and allow the city to cycle out vehicles every five years instead of 10.

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