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This is a compilation of 10 recent news items that readers have been most interested in this week. Watch the video then learn more about each item below.
Top Government Fleet Headlines as of December 20, 2024
California Highway Patrol Puts Modified Lucid Air to the Test: The California Highway Patrol hosted its first Model Year Police Vehicle Evaluation and the Academy testing both gas powered and electric vehicles.
Successfully Managing Lifecycle Components: The key to successfully managing lifecycle components is replacing a vehicle at the optimal time. One of three basic replacement strategies can be used to fit a particular fleet’s organization.
Police Fleet Innovates to Deal with Cost, Supply Challenges: Adapting to rising costs, supply chain delays, and evolving vehicle designs has pushed a police fleet to find new ways to stay operational and resourceful.
Coming Soon: 2025 Ford Full-Line Police Vehicle Brochure: Ready for 2025 model year offerings? Ford’s Full-Line Police Vehicle Brochure will be launching later this winter.
GFX 2025 Registration: Take Advantage of Early Bird Savings: Get ready for the 2025 Government Fleet Expo & Conference by securing your GFX pass now, saving up to $300 with the most popular Full Conference Fleet Pass.
USPS Hopes Next-Gen Delivery Trucks Will Improve Holiday Deliveries: As the agency charges ahead on plans to replace its gas-powered vehicles with electric ones, sources say President Trump may cancel the EV contract altogether.
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.
Ford Rolls Out 2025 Expedition SSV as it Celebrates 75 Years of Police Vehicles: The Expedition is the first Ford product to offer two new driver assistance features.
Vehicle Visibility Breakdown: How Direct Vision Impacts Fleet Safety: A prototyping and experimentation team at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation has been digging into truck safety, focusing on direct vision and vehicle retrofits.
California Highway Patrol Puts Modified Lucid Air to the Test: The California Highway Patrol hosted its first Model Year Police Vehicle Evaluation and the Academy testing both gas powered and electric vehicles.