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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 22, 2024

EPA Finalizes Strongest-Ever Pollution Standards for New Vehicles

The new standards are expected to lead to $62 billion in reduced annual fuel costs, as well as maintenance and repair costs for drivers and fleets. They are also expected to lead to cleaner air quality for fleet drivers.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 7, 2023

2 Cities Report a Decline in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

A city in Iowa and a county in Kansa have reported a decrease in greenhouse gases from recent studies.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 18, 2023

City in Iowa Aims for Mostly EV Fleet by 2045

Dubuque's vehicle purchasing policy was updated to focus on fleet electrification, and will initially apply to light-duty vehicles only.

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NewsApril 12, 2012

Newark, Del., Adds Hybrids to Fleet Using Grant

NEWARK, DE – The City of Newark, Del., added three Toyota Camry sedan hybrids to its fleet to reduce air pollution and “combat rising fuel costs.” The City purchased the vehicles as part of a regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) grant program.

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NewsNovember 11, 2010

San Jose Receives Grant to Build Biomass Fuel Facility

SAN JOSE, CA - The California Energy Commission approved a grant to the City of San Jose to build and demo a new system that turns trash into natural gas that can be used as a transportation fuel.

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NewsOctober 11, 2010

Federal GSA to Add 100 Electric Vehicles to Fleet

WASHINGTON - The U.S. General Services Administration has asked auto manufacturers to bid on supplying about 100 electric cars for government purchase.

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NewsSeptember 13, 2010

California Tire Pressure Regulation in Effect

SACRAMENTO, CA - California law now requires all automotive service providers performing automotive maintenance or repair services in the state (including public fleet repair facilities) to properly check and inflate the tires of the light vehicles they are repairing.

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NewsAugust 30, 2010

Georgia Ports Study Shows Benefits of Diesel Additive

SAVANNAH, GA - The Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz announced earlier this month that its diesel additive study yielded a 5-percent reduction in fuel consumption as well as drastically decreased emissions.

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NewsAugust 26, 2010

Lexington County Plans Idling Reduction Policy

LEXINGTON, SC - A plan outlined August 24 to the Lexington County, S.C., Council would limit vehicle idling to 10 minutes for its fleet of 667 cars and trucks, with exceptions for emergencies and library bookmobiles.

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NewsAugust 11, 2010

City of Denton to Build Alt-Fuel Station for Fleet Vehicles

DENTON, TX - The City of Denton Fleet Services Division has been awarded a $599,860 grant from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds. The City will construct and operate a fuel island that provides alternative fuels for city equipment to help reduce the ozone levels within the North Texas nonattainment counties.

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