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eNews Monday Feb 8, 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

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

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.

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

Track who, what, when and where. WebTech Wireless from AT&T. More efficient. More effective. S t r e t c h. Learn more.

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

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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

Blogs

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DEF: A New Variable in Managing Government Fleets
DEF is an acronym for diesel exhaust fluid required for diesel engines incorporating selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology. As of Jan.1, DEF is now required for SCR-diesels to meet 2010 EPA emission standards. A growing number of public sector fleets are dispensing DEF at on-site fueling facilities. Read or Respond
Mike Antich
Editor & Associate Publisher
Mike.Antich@bobit.com


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Top 10 Most Viewed Stories in 2009
Top viewed stories included "Budgeting for Today's Fuel Costs," " Best Practices in Disaster Recovery Planning," and " Hillsborough County Named No. 1 Again in 2009." Read Full Story

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Hidden Costs That Eat Away At Your Fuel Budget
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Featured Stories
Led by Equipment Maintenance Manager Paul Condran (center), the Culver City Equipment Maintenance & Fleet Services Division operates as a full-service fleet organization, providing services such as equipment maintenance, repair, welding, and asset replacement. CNG Fuels 'Green' Victory for Culver City
The City of Culver City, Calif.’s use of compressed natural gas (CNG) helped the fleet gain national recognition as a green leader, most recently the title of #1 Government Green Fleet in North America in 2009. Read Full Story
Best Practices in Fleet Fuel Management
Second only to depreciation, fuel is the second-largest public sector fleet expense. Municipal, county, and state fleets share best practices in reducing fuel expenses. Read Full Story


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Prepared By:

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

Grace Lauron, Senior Editor
(310) 533-2414
Grace.Lauron@bobit.com
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