The Government Should Buy More Fuel-Efficient Trucks and Truck Tractors
EMD-80-27
Published: Feb 21, 1980. Publicly Released: Feb 21, 1980.
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In its continuing review of how Federal agencies have attempted to conserve energy, GAO surveyed the extent to which the Government was buying fuel-efficient commercial trucks and truck tractors. Currently, the Federal Government operates the largest fleet of commercial medium and heavy duty vehicles in the United States. Previous work indicated that the Government's use of fuel-efficient components and devices was lower than that of industry.
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Equipment managementFederal procurement policyFuel conservationFuel consumptionMilitary land vehiclesSpecificationsProcurementDiesel enginesFuel economyMilitary forces