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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 9, 2024
Another NYC Operation Goes All-Electric: The Mayor’s Office Street Conditions Observation Unit is the latest operation to go all-electric with their fleet.
How to Care for Police Tires: Basic tips on caring for pursuit-rated tires. Plus, guidance from tire manufacturers on whether to repair or replace them when they’re damaged.
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.
New Vehicles for the Same Old Budget…or Less: With aging vehicle fleets taking their toll, many local government agencies are learning that working with a professional fleet management company provides them with flexibility and control over their assets.
A Thanksgiving Feast of Fleet Features and News: This holiday week enjoy some downtime with some of our editors' picks of feature stories, news, and photo galleries.
DCAS and US DOT Volpe Issue Report on Intelligent Speed Assistance: DCAS announced the expansion of its intelligent speed assistance initiative to 500 vehicles, including 158 cars identified as high-risk units due to regular speeding.
Fleet Performance Report Template: Give Your Fleet the Recognition it Deserves: Your fleet does amazing work. It's time your team got the recognition they deserve. This handy template will make it easy to highlight the projects your fleet has completed, the improvements made, the goals met, and the people who make your fleet great.
10 Factors Affecting Fleet Availability Benchmarks: If your benchmark numbers for fleet availability don’t seem quite right, consider the following 10 often-overlooked factors that may affect those numbers. While they may seem insignificant, their combined effects can have a dramatic impact on your overall stats.
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.
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