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County of Sacramento Fleet Services County of Sacramento Fleet Services DivisionDivision

Low-emission, Alt. Fuel Low-emission, Alt. Fuel VehiclesVehiclesElectric

Gasoline Electric Hybrid

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

Propane

Liquid Natural Gas (LNG)

Alternate Fuel Maintenance Facilities

Electric Forklifts, 4,500 lbElectric Forklifts, 4,500 lb

Replaces Diesel, Propane, and Gasoline

Floor Scrubber & Aerial LiftElectric Good for Utility Vehicles

210 Hybrid Gasoline ElectricToyota Prius – 46mpg combined (CF 4.0)Honda Civic – 42mpg combined (CF 4.4)Chevrolet Malibu – 27mpg combined (CF

6.8)

Compressed Natural GasHonda Civic Time Fill Refueling

Propane Powered Service TruckCrane, Air Compressor, Welder

Generator all operate on propane

Propane Bus Fleet20 propane trucks and buses in

County Heavy Vehicle Fleet

California Fuel Tax PermitsRoad tax $0.06 per gallonPropane and Natural Gas

County Propane DispenserPropane dispensers are usually

provided by propane supplier at no cost.

User must supply:◦Power◦Pad◦Protection

Liquid Natural GasCounty LNG Station, 4450

Roseville Rd

Bulk Storage TankStorage tank is 44-

feet tall and 10-feet in diameter.

The tank is rated 16,400 gallons water capacity.

Usable capacity 14,760

Gallons.

Liquid Natural Gas Refuse TruckCounty operates 125 LNG Refuse

TrucksLNG fuel consumption 800,000+

gal/yrLNG fuel -200 degrees

Mobile LNG Tanker Truck (ORCA)

Vacuum Equipment for Tanks

LNG Costs Station Equipment $750,000 to $1,000,000

Site Improvements $350,000 to $800,000

Tank Truck with Dispenser $450,000

Shop Facility Improvements $30,000 to $300,000 or more

LNG Fuel Cost per Gallon $1.16

Diesel Fuel Cost per Gallon $1.60

Alt. Fuel Maintenance Facility

Fuel and Carbon Reduction Fuel and Carbon Reduction IdeasIdeasReduce Fleet Size.Use Lower Carbon Fuels.Buy More Fuel Efficient Vehicles.Train Employees to Drive with

Fuel Economy in Mind.Maintain Vehicles in Good

Condition.Fuel Management and Fuel

Purchase Monitoring.GPS Systems to Monitor Vehicle

Usage.

Sacramento International Sacramento International AirportAirport 1 of 10 airports to receive grant from the FAA in 2001

to expand the use of clean air vehicles

1 of 15 airport systems in U.S. that singed the

“Aviation Industry Commitment to Climate Change”

declaration, based on 4 pillars:

◦ Push forward development and implementation of new

technologies

◦ Further optimize the fuel efficiency of our fleet

◦ Improve air routs, traffic and infrastructure

◦ Implement instruments to reduce GHG

Entire 38-bus fleet now runs on CNG

Air Quality Air Quality California’s publicly funded

vehicle programs were largely driven by the California Energy Commission in early 80s and 90s

Mid-90s, Air Quality became a major driver for vehicle incentive programs

AB 32, Pavley 1 & 2 and SB 375 impact

Regional TransitRegional Transit100% CNG Bus Fleet2008: 34 million passengers 216 of RT buses are fueled by

CNG◦Savings of nearly $8 million per year

in fuel costs, reduction in emissions, and cleaner air

Contact Information:Sacramento County Supervisor

Roger DickinsonE-mail: dickinsonr@saccounty.netPhone: (916) 874-5485