Newark, N.J. Investing in CNG for Sanitation Trucks and Street Sweepers

The City of Newark, N.J. is purchasing five new compressed natural gas (CNG) sanitation trucks and has plans to purchase CNG-fueled street sweepers.

NYPD Plans to Add 200 Hybrids to Fleet

NEW YORK - The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint with plans to buy 200 hybrid vehicles in 2010.

New York Rationing Gasoline After Storm Disrupts Fuel Supply

New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo has ordered gasoline rationing for New York City and Nassau and Suffolk Counties to reduce lines at retail gas stations after the nor’easter storm disrupted power to a terminal served by the Buckeye pipeline.

Tesla, NYC Garages Partner in EV Charging

Tesla Motors is partnering with two dozen parking garages in New York City to offer 240-volt electric vehicle (EV) charging for Tesla owners, reported The New York Times.

Leggett & Platt Increases Van Upfitting Capability

To increase capabilities and continue to meet the needs of fleet customers, Leggett & Platt CVP announced the expansion of its Kansas City facility, opening of a new facility in Baltimore and closure of Elyria, Ohio, install facility.

Association to Host Mexican Fleet Show

NYC Surveys Truck Fleets About Safety Practices

New York City has singled out food delivery service Fresh Direct and private utility Con Edison as standout fleets that have implemented numerous safer-driving practices.

Longobart to Share Green Strategies

SAN DIEGO - Rick Longobart, facility, fleet, and central stores manager for the City of Santa Ana, Calif., will share strategies of how two cities (Inglewood, Calif. and Santa Ana, Calif.) overcame the obstacles of economic disparity by changing the paradigms of non-conventional thinking at the Green Fleet Conference.

The Death of the Small Compact Van

The last of a dying breed of compact vans is discontinued. Where does that leave fleets?