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NewsFebruary 4, 2017

Seattle DOT Retrofits Trucks with Sideguards

The Seattle Department of Transportation will retrofit all its trucks with side guards to increase safety.

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NewsJanuary 10, 2017

Four West Coast Cities Seek to Purchase up to 24,000 EVs

San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, and Seattle Mayor Ed Murray are seeking feedback from OEMs and upfitters regarding electrified transportation and port equipment.

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NewsNovember 18, 2016

Seattle Increases Fuel Efficiency with Hybrid Ambulances

The City of Seattle has achieved a 23% increase in miles driven per gallon and a 19% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions in its hybrid ambulance vehicles.

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NewsNovember 4, 2016

Local Governments Partner with White House for EV Adoption

State and local governments have joined the White House in a broad-based agreement to boost adoption of electrified vehicles by committing to purchase more plug-in electric vehicles for their fleets.

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ArticlesJanuary 12, 2016

Are Electric Vehicles Here to Stay?

Early adopters of electric vehicles took a risk on new technology. Years later, fleets share whether the risk has paid off.

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NewsAugust 12, 2015

Seattle PD's SUVs Cut Maintenance Costs

The Seattle Police Department has added 90 Ford Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles to its fleet in an ongoing initiative to replace less-fuel-efficient Crown Victoria units.

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NewsMarch 24, 2015

Report: Seattle Fleet Vehicles Violating Parking Limits

Drivers of the City of Seattle's fleet vehicles have been regularly overstaying posted time limits in paid parking spots in the downtown area, according to a report from KING 5 News.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJanuary 12, 2015

Is Technical Experience Necessary for Fleet Managers?

Despite not having technical backgrounds, fleet managers with administrative experience bring a variety of advantages to their departments.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJuly 29, 2014

Elite Fleets Work on Continuous Improvement

The Elite Fleets, No. 1 fleets from 2010-2013, continue to work on improving their operations and contributing to the industry.

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NewsJune 4, 2014

Elite Fleets Honored at GFX

Government Fleet staff honored the 2014 Elite Fleets today at the Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX). The Elite Fleets are: City of Culver City, Calif.; City of Portland, Ore.; City of Seattle; and City of Troy, Mich.

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