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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 October 18, 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.
How to Prepare Your Data for a Lifecycle Analysis: Effective lifecycle cost analysis can determine how long assets can remain in the fleet before the cost of ownership and operation are no longer cost-effective.
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.
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.
DCAS Completes Renewable Diesel Rollout for Trucks and Off-Road Equipment: The fuel used is 95% renewable diesel and 5% biodiesel. The initiative covers emergency and non-emergency equipment and on- and off-road vehicles.
How Government Fleets Can Adopt New Technology With Effective Change Management: Learn how three government agencies successfully adopted new technologies using change management best practices that improved safety, efficiency, and community service.
Paying it Forward to Fellow Law Enforcement Fleets: How the Boca Raton Police Services Department was able to help a smaller agency with a vehicle donation.
Creating Partnerships Beyond the Fleet Management Office: Boynton Beach's director of fleet management and mobility shares solutions for vehicle procurement, strengthening team dynamics, and fostering partnerships with other city departments.