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Articlesby Bob StantonApril 8, 2024

Gas vs. Diesel: The Bad Investment Only Fleet Managers Know About

A major point of debate in fleet management is using diesel vs. gas cars and trucks. Choosing to purchase gasoline engines instead of diesel ones for medium-duty trucks may be an unpopular decision, but is it the right one?

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 8, 2020

Evaluating the Use of Hybrid Vehicles in Municipal Fleets

A lot goes into determining if hybrid vehicles are right for your fleet. Check out this study conducted by Crossroads, Minnesota's transportation research blog.

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ArticlesOctober 1, 2020

7 Considerations When Reviewing Your Fuel Operation

Cost effectiveness, emergency fueling needs, and agreements with vendors and other public agencies are some important factors to consider.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 11, 2018

Indiana City Switches to Propane Autogas for Cost Savings

The City of Hammond, Ind., is switching its fleet to propane autogas bi-fuel vehicles as part of an effort to save $26 million over the next 15 years.

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NewsNovember 28, 2017

Ariz. County Fleet Requests Rate Increase

The Mohave County, Ariz., fleet has requested to increase the rate to maintain county vehicles from $75 a month to $150 a month. The rate includes fuel and repairs.

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NewsNovember 20, 2017

Ford Launches Special Service Plug-In Hybrid Sedan

Ford has revealed its Special Service Plug-In Hybrid Sedan for law enforcement agencies, capable of driving up to 21 miles on electricity. The vehicle is designed for law enforcement personnel whose jobs don’t require a pursuit-rated vehicle.

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NewsJuly 21, 2017

Conn. City Reduces Fleet by 8%, Fuel Costs by 26%

The City of New Britain, Conn., has reduced its fleet by 7.8% and its fuel costs by 26%, according to its annual fleet report. The fleet reduction is higher than Mayor Erin Stewart’s 5% fleet reduction goal.

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Newsby Paul ClintonSeptember 13, 2016

Phoenix Parking Enforcement Cars Reducing Operating Costs

The City of Phoenix's Chevrolet Spark subcompact cars have reduced maintenance costs by more than 40% over the smart cars they replaced about two years ago for parking enforcement, according to the city.

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NewsMarch 16, 2016

N.H. Bill Would Raise Fed Fleet Gasoline Costs

New Hampshire lawmakers are poised to approve a bill that would remove an exemption that has allowed federal fleet vehicles to skirt the state's gasoline tax.

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NewsDecember 30, 2015

Top 10 Government-Fleet.com Articles in 2015

The gasoline-versus-diesel debate tops the most-read list for 2015, while other popular topics ranged from fleet improvement to pay incentives.

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