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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 January 17, 2025
McNeilus Debuts Electric Front-Loading Refuse Truck: The Volterra ZFL electric refuse and recycling collection vehicle is built on the McNeilus Volterra platform, which also includes a side loader option.
2024 Top Police Fleet Stories: Editor's Pick: A selection of law enforcement fleet news news and features from 2024 chosen by our editors.
Michigan State Police Puts Patrol EV into Service: The vehicle will be used by state properties security officers, who specialize in general law enforcement and security services at state-owned and leased facilities in the Lansing area.
Modernizing for Efficiency: Meeting the Demands of Rapid Equipment Deployment: Discover how one city is streamlining emergency response operations, leveraging cooperative purchasing, and modernizing equipment to tackle increasing demands with efficiency and precision.
2024 Top Police Fleet Stories: Editor's Pick: A selection of law enforcement fleet news news and features from 2024 chosen by our editors.
Keeping Snow and Ice Removal Equipment at the Ready: The best time to prepare winter equipment is before you’ll need it. Here are pre-season tips to keep your equipment on the road and out of the shop.
North Carolina PD to Run Steady Blue Lights 24/7 on Vehicles for Increased Visibility: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's new initiative is aimed at lowering the crime rate and increasing officer visibility to the public.
What Does CARB’s Advanced Clean Fleets Move Mean for Government Fleets?: The California Air Resources Board walked back its request for the waiver it would need from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its Advanced Clean Fleets regulation.
Closing the Gap: Collaborating to Improve Your Police Fleet Operations: How the Fairfax County Police Department was able to streamline its upfitting and maintenance turnaround times using data and collaboration.
2024 Government Fleet Vehicle Sales Up from 2023 Numbers: Government vehicle sales saw a 0.7% increase between 2023 and 2024.

