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eNews Monday Sep 6, 2010
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Welcome to the GOVERNMENT FLEET E-NEWS MONDAY EDITION, your online source for fleet news, products and best practices.

Latest News

Hawaii & Nissan Partner for Electric Vehicle Development
HONOLULU - The State of Hawaii and Nissan North America announced August 31 a partnership to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of electric vehicles and an electric-vehicle charging network throughout the State. Read Full Story

GPS Insight provides highly flexible solutions for municipalities and Government fleets, which include a wide range of customized reports, alerts, and other features that can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements in order to ensure maximum return on investment. Click here for more information.

Free Seminar to Help Fleets Cut Fuel & Maintenance Costs
REDLANDS, CA - Esri will be offering a free half-day seminar Sept. 30 on how to help small and midsized fleets reduce fuel use, vehicle wear and tear, and time spent building routes using ArcLogistics vehicle routing and scheduling software. Read Full Story

Last Chance to Nominate Green Fleet Leaders
TORRANCE, CA - Government Fleet magazine wants to honor fleet managers with its second annual "Fleet Environmental Leadership" Awards. Nominations are due Friday, Sept. 10. Read Full Story

Earn Triple Marriott Rewards Points when you book a qualifying meeting by December 31 at MeetingsMatterMore.com. In the perfect setting, meetings matter more.

GSA to Upgrade Federal Travel Management Service
WASHINGTON - The U.S. General Services Administration announced it is shopping for an upgraded E-Gov Travel Service that will maximize taxpayer value for government agencies. The government is looking to increase cost savings in federal travel purchases and improve end-user service for federal travelers. Read Full Story

GDiesel Designated Alternative Fuel in Nevada
RENO, NV - The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has designated GDiesel, manufactured by Advanced Refining Concepts, LLC, (ARC), as an alternative fuel in Nevada’s Alternative Fueled Vehicles in Fleets program. Read Full Story

Green Fleet Award Nomination Deadline Sept 10 Automotive Fleet magazine will honor fleet managers who have successfully reduced emissions, employed alternative-fuel technology, or performed other "greening" efforts in their fleets at the Green Fleet Conference 2010. Take a moment to fill out the nomination form by the September 10 deadline for the Second Annual Fleet Environmental Leadership Awards.

Green Fleet 2010 Shaping Up to Be the Best Yet!
The Green Fleet Conference overall attendance is up from last year and the trade show floor is the largest ever in the show's history! Fleet professionals will travel from far and wide to sunny San Diego, CA to gain knowledge, save money, build alliances and stay ahead of the game. Register Now!

For more information or to register for Green Fleet, click here

No Take-Home Vehicles for City Department Heads
MANDEVILLE, LA - City of Mandeville, La., Mayor Donald Villere is doing away with take-home vehicles for department heads. Villere told the City Council August 26 that the mayor, the planning director, and the finance director will no longer be provided with take-home vehicles. Read Full Story

Blogs

GF Market Trends

Uptick in Fuel-Related Problems in Diesel Trucks
The EPA mandated the use of ULSD, effective June 1, 2006. Since then, there has been an uptick in reports of fuel-related problems, such as corrosion in storage tanks and dispensing systems, onboard vehicle fuel tank corrosion, clogged filters, and seal and gasket deterioration. What has the industry scratching its "collective head" is the chronological correlation between the uptick in fuel-related problems and the introduction of ULSD. Is there a connection between the two? Read or Respond
Mike Antich
Editor & Associate Publisher
Mike.Antich@bobit.com

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How to Recondition a K-9 Police Vehicle
A K-9 companion in a police vehicle introduces additional areas of concern to overall vehicle cleanliness and resale. Read Full Story

Research & Best Practices
Whitepaper: Improve Customer Service Quality with a GPS Fleet Tracking System
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Reducing Fleet Spend Using Fleet Management Software
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Key Features of Online Fleet Management
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Gain Control Over Fleet Costs With Sensor Sensibility Whitepaper
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Primary Benefits of Using GPS Tracking
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Executive Report: How to Use GPS to Measure a Quality Stop
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Featured Stories
While cautious fleet managers may fear increased costs associated with higher mileage thresholds, Scott Bingham, interim fleet manager, State of Utah Fleet Operations, said the key is keeping up with vehicle maintenance. Utah Extends Vehicle Cycling to Lower Fleet Costs
Relying on hard data, Utah increased replacement limits to 105,000 miles, a move that resulted in significant savings for the fleet. Read Full Story
Getting the Most from Your Fleet System
When implementing a fleet system, fleets commonly focus on basic features to meet core needs, missing such valuable tools as warranty management, shop scheduling, flat-rate labor times, parts inventory stocking, and reporting. Read Full Story


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Prepared By:

Mike Antich, Editor
(310) 533-2467
Mike.Antich@bobit.com

Thi Dao, Assistant Editor
(310) 533-2544
thi.dao@bobit.com
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