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Small Fleet•by Staff•September 17, 2013

Ford Reveals New Vehicles and New Version of 1.0L EcoBoost Engine in Frankfurt

Ford showed two new concept vehicles at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the new S-MAX Concept small minivan, and the new Mondeo Vignale Concept, an upscale version of the Mondeo. Ford also unveiled the 1.0L-equipped version of its Focus compact sedan at the event.

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Utility Fleet•by Cindy Brauer•September 17, 2013

Omaha Public Power District Shutting Off Idling Engines

In the pursuit of fuel-cost reduction, engine idling is a bulls-eye target. An Omaha utility employs a number of measures to hit that target, including mobile power units and hybrid-electric technology.

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•September 16, 2013

Utilities Recognized as Dow Jones World Sustainability Leaders for 2013

Entergy Corp, PG&E, and Sempra were among the companies named as sustainability leaders by Dow Jones for 2013.

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•September 16, 2013

Austin Energy Employees & Fleet to Star in Live Dance Production

Featuring the employees and machinery of Austin's municipal power company, the massive outdoor production will consist of 20 utility poles, bucket trucks weaving in and out, cranes extending 100-plus feet into the air, and 50-plus linemen climbing and performing aesthetically sculpted choreography that intertwines their physical work.

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•September 16, 2013

SoCalGas Establishes $1 Million Fund to Speed Clean Technology Development

Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator have launched an effort to identify and help bring to market potential clean technology solutions in three key areas: fuel cells, renewable natural gas, and distributed natural gas products, including transportation fuels.

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•September 16, 2013

American Water Report Highlights Sustainability Efforts

American Water Works Company issued its second biennial corporate responsibility report, covering performance for the 2011 and 2012 fiscal years. The fleet has also grown this year via several acquisitions.

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•September 16, 2013

J.J. Kane Holding Large Public Auction Sept. 21 in Indiana

Gary, IN – Auction items are being sold from area companies and utility services, such as Asplundh Tree Expert Co., ComEd, Northern Indiana Public Service Company and other consignors.

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•September 16, 2013

NGVi Launches NGV Maintenance and Diagnostics Training Courses for Technicians

Designed for technicians with at least basic skills in vehicle repair, these courses prepare technicians to perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of natural gas vehicles (NGVs).

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•September 13, 2013

Boulder Electric Vehicle Successfully Demonstrates Vehicle-to-Grid Charging Across the Nation

Boulder EV and Coritech Services will be providing demonstration units comprised of a charger and a truck to private utility companies beginning fall of this year.

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Operations•by Staff•September 13, 2013

GM Reveals All-New 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban

The 2015 Tahoe and Suburban, revealed in New York, feature GM’s new EcoTec3 engines, new safety systems, and new designs inside and out.

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