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Tag Archives: alternative

Bringing propane on board

The Municipal Posted on March 6, 2015 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
propane police cars

When it comes to alternative fuels, propane sometimes called liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG dwarfs all others in terms of total vehicles in operation, both on and off the road. Of those propane vehicles being used, many are in municipal … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet | Tagged alternative, fuel, fuels, perkins, propane, technicians, training, vehicles

Sustainability practices for mowing and landscaping

The Municipal Posted on October 4, 2014 by Jodi MarlinAugust 2, 2023
If it’s determined that a department is interested in switching from gas- and diesel-powered landscaping equipment to cleaner-fuel models, the Propane Education and Research Council and the U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities program have guides that can help with the decisions that will ensue. (Shutterstock photo)

According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Guide to Alternative Commercial Lawn Equipment, a single commercial lawnmower uses as much diesel or gasoline fuel as a commercial work truck. But incorporating alternative fuels into mowing and landscaping equipment … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged alternative, Equipment, fuel, gasoline, mowers, park, program, propane

Power Solutions International Receives Key EPA “On-Highway Certification” for 8.8-Liter Engine

The Municipal Posted on July 11, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

WOOD DALE, IL (July 9, 2014) – Power Solutions International, Inc. (Nasdaq:PSIX), a leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of emissions-certified, alternative-fuel and conventional power systems, announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified the company’s 8.8-liter … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged alternative, diesel, engine, fuel, liter, power, psi, trucks

Supply and demand: Technicians in greater demand than ever

The Municipal Posted on March 5, 2014 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Dublin Division of Fleet Management was been ranked 25th of the 100 Best Fleets in North America in 2013. Applicants for the award are judged in 12 areas of criteria: accountability, use of technology, collaboration, creativity, efficiency and staff development. (Photo provided)

Government fleets across the country are facing a growing need for quality technicians, particularly as new technologies and alternative fuels are integrated. However, as the need grows, the availability of such technicians is limited. Fewer enter the field than before, … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | Tagged alternative, certified, dublin, fleet, syler, technicians, training

Natural gas: A cost-effective alternative for municipalities

The Municipal Posted on December 7, 2012 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
A vehicle undergoes the CNG fuel conversion process at Green Alternative Solutions, based in Elkhart, Ind., and Chino, Calif.

Cost savings tops many municipalities’ lists of priorities, especially with rising costs across the board. With this in mind, municipalities are looking toward alternative fuel sources to cut back on fuel costs. Natural gas is one of the leading money-saving … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Green, Transportation | Tagged alternative, burke, fuel, gas, municipalities, natural, vehicles

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