Fuel and vehicle performance varies depending on climate conditions but, by anticipating maintenance needs and changes in behavior, vehicle owners can optimize operations year-round. Here are key considerations for Oregon residents to prepare their vehicles for extreme temperatures and coastal air quality.  As winter weather fast approaches, fleet managers and vehicle owners should address how colder temperatures will impact vehicle performance. Certain alternative fuel types

What is a Fleet? A fleet  consists of a group of vehicles owned or leased by an organization—such as a business, government agency, or nonprofit—standardized for employee use and customized to meet specific operational needs ( Nissan ). Developing a dedicated fleet offers significant advantages over relying on personal vehicles. Key benefits include: Customization:  Organizations can modify vehicles with specialized equipment storage or branded exterior designs. Flexibility:

January 29, 2026 Today's event partnered with NORTHSIDE FORD TRUCK SALES, INC. DBA NORTHSIDE TRUCKS & EQUIPMENT for walk-arounds and test drives of the Harbinger Motors EV chassis in Step Van form. Portland-metro municipalities, nonprofits, and local fleets had the chance to get up close with Northside Trucks’ newest OEM franchise — Harbinger — now officially authorized for sale. Special thanks to Harbinger, Grounded EV, Northside Ford, Spencer Bienstock, MBA and our team at.

With over 20 million students in the United States taking school buses per day, bus fleets provide a vital mode of transportation for communities. Many school districts across the country are transitioning bus fleets to electric vehicles, which is beneficial to community health, the environment, and reduces costs.  While this transition can be challenging due to financial and infrastructure concerns, funding and informational resources can help schools navigate the developmen