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eNews Thursday Feb 4, 2010
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Welcome to the GOVERNMENT FLEET E-NEWS THURSDAY EDITION, your online source for fleet news, products and best practices.

Latest News

City of Ann Arbor Sets Out to Cut Petroleum Use by 30%
ANN ARBOR, MI - With a goal of reducing its fleet's petroleum reduction by 10 percent by 2012, the City's Green Fleets program has more than exceeded its original goal and has set a new goal to achieve a 30 percent reduction goal by the end of 2010. Read Full Story

AssetWORKS helps fleets maximize resource utilization, improve service delivery, and achieve substantial and measurable cost savings. AssetWORKS provides a complete solution - software, services, and support - to get the job done. Click here for more info.

Illinois DOT Recognized for Green Efforts
SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has been recognized for its progress in 2009 to become a more sustainable agency. Read Full Story

Take-Home Use for Tulsa Officers to End in June
TULSA, OK - Officers have agreed to give up take-home vehicles going outside the city and to give more notice to use compensation time. The provisions extend through the current fiscal year, which ends June 30. Read Full Story


Ranger Appointed Fleet Manager for Contra Costa County
MARTINEZ, CA - For the past year, Rick Ranger has served as the acting fleet supervisor, overseeing the daily operations of the Fleet Division. The appointment marks his official role as fleet manager for the General Services department. Read Full Story

Mass. to Get Preview of Nissan Leaf
BOSTON - The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) will sign a memorandum of understanding with Nissan North America, Inc., beginning a non-exclusive partnership to explore ways to expand electric vehicle use in Massachusetts. Read Full Story

Grand Junction City Approves New CNG Truck Purchases
GRAND JUNCTION, CO - The new compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks will be the first four CNG vehicles in the City's fleet, and is the first stage in the City moving toward CNG and away from foreign oil dependency. Read Full Story

NY Fire Dept. to Add More Trucks to Fleet
HOLDEN, LA - The City of New York has awarded another large contract to supply the New York City Fire Department five heavy rescue trucks. Read Full Story

2010 GFX Conference Set for June 21-23
AUSTIN, TX - GFX 2010 will start with the facility tour and networking reception on Monday, June 21, followed by educational sessions and a chance to walk the exhibit floor on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 22-23. Read Full Story

Blogs

GF Market Trends

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 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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Equipment
Bull Blaster Bull Blaster
HAVERHILL, MA - Benefits and features of the Bull Blaster include a portable high quality compact lightbar with 8 high output LED modules and a self-contained 60 watt siren. Siren tones include Wail, Yelp, Hi Lo, and Hyper-yelp with "on cord control." View product detail
Wiring Harness Adapter Wiring Harness Adapter
MADISON, WI - Alliant Power now carries a Wiring Harness Adapter (AP0024) for electronic (DS) pumps. This 8" harness adapter allows 6.5L engine owners to install a new PMD onto an externally mounted cooler on vehicles equipped with an old style PMD and harness without removing the intake manifold. View product detail

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Prepared By:

Mike Antich, Editor
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Mike.Antich@bobit.com

Grace Lauron, Senior Editor
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