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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 November 1, 2024
Michigan State Police 2025 Vehicle Testing Results: SUVs and EVs emerged as top performers in the 2025 Model Year Police Vehicle Evaluation, showcasing impressive acceleration and braking capabilities, while trucks demonstrated more varied performance across the tests.
Are Pursuit-Rated Vehicles Still Necessary?: Breaking down the basics of pursuit-rated vehicles, why you should consider using them even if your local law enforcement agency doesn’t allow pursuits, and why understanding pursuit policy matters if you’re a fleet manager.
2025 Ford Transit and E-Transit Order Banks Open: Ford Pro has opened order banks for the 2025 Ford E-Transit including new upfit packages direct from the factory, adjusted MSRP on E-Transit, and customer cash on charging.
West Virginia University Police Putting Officers on Two Wheels: The West Virginia University Police Department has added two motorcycles to its fleet.
GM Defense's New “Next Gen” Tactical Vehicle Prototype: Based on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ZR2 truck, the Next Gen combines GM’s 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel engine with a 12-module battery pack.
The Worst Ways to Pick a Fleet Management Information System: There are a lot of good reasons to pick one fleet management system over another: features, support, customization. But there are some bad reasons to pick an FMIS, and this article will help you avoid making an important decision for the wrong reasons.
Challenges Haunting Public Sector Fleets: Facing Fears Head-On: A breakdown of the most challenges haunting public sector fleet managers today and some practical solutions to confront these fleet nightmares head-on.
Ford Pro's New Digital Tools to Help Integrate EVs Into Fleets: E-Switch Assist compares the energy consumption of gas-powered vehicles with the estimated energy needs of comparable electric vehicles, recommending which gas-powered vehicles are suitable to switch.
Optimizing Your EV Infrastructure for Efficient and Resilient Fleet Operations: Careful and detailed planning is critical to ensure your EV infrastructure installation is safe, reliable, and future proof.
Maryland Sheriff’s Office Adds 2025 Ford Explorers: The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office was approved to add 13 new 2025 Ford Explorers to the fleet.