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Welcome to the GOVERNMENT FLEET E-NEWS MONDAY EDITION, your online source for fleet news, products and best practices.
Tahoe Police Model Found to Have Lowest Lifecycle Cost
DETROIT - The Chevrolet Tahoe Police 2WD vehicle was found to have the lowest lifecycle cost in the law enforcement market, according to a lifecycle cost analysis by Vincentric. Read Full Story
CA State Assembly Halts Toyota Vehicle Purchases
SACRAMENTO, CA - The Assembly Rules Committee voted Feb. 4 to halt the purchase of Toyota vehicles and reinstate its "Buy American" policy. Read Full Story
Southwest EVT Conference Set for Feb. 28-March 5
FORT WORTH, TX - The Texas Association of Emergency Vehicle Technicians and the Oklahoma Association of Emergency Vehicle Technicians will host the annual Southwest EVT Conference Feb. 28-March 5 in Fort Worth, Texas. Read Full Story
Calif. Auctions State Vehicle Surplus Online
SACRAMENTO, CA - The Department of General Services (DGS) fleet division is auctioning 50 state vehicles online. The auction will close Feb. 10. Read Full Story
Minnesota’s Use of E-85 Up 25%
ST. PAUL, MN - According to the American Lung Association of Minnesota, the SmartFleet Committee estimates the 2,500 flexible fuel vehicles used 816,568 gallons of E-85 in 2009, up from 650,036 gallons used in 2008. Read Full Story
City of Gary to Add 100+ 'Green' Vehicles to Fleet
GARY, IN - The City of Gary has received a $3.1 million federal grant to equip its police department with up to 120 flex-fuel and hybrid vehicles. Read Full Story
Kanawha County Gets New Space for Vehicles
CHARLESTON, WV - Kanawha County's entire county vehicle fleet will soon be under the same roof, when the new W. Kent Carper Justice and Public Safety Complex opens this month. Read Full Story
Long Island Power Authority Adds Two Hybrid Bucket Trucks to Fleet
UNIONDALE, NY - With the new additions, Long Island Power Authority expects to save 1,400 gallons of fuel per year and reduce CO2 emissions by 10-15 tons per truck annually. Read Full Story
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