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May 2012, Business Fleet - Cover Story

Inside the Green Fleet Decision Process

<p>Jason Ebert, GO Riteway’s fleet and facilities coordinator, stands next to the company’s new propane refueling station, which was funded entirely through a Clean Cities grant.</p>

By Chris Brown

With a directive to go green, numerous fleet applications and so many alternative-fuel and power options, what’s a fleet manager to do? Work the grants system, fit the vehicle to the task and calculate a favorable ROI.

Tags: Clean Cities, Freightliner, Alternative-fuel vehicles, hybrid buses, Thomas Built Buses, CNG vehicles, propane autogas, ROUSH CleanTech, General Motors Corp., GO Riteway, Ford E-350, Eaton Corp.

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