Why is it important for local agencies to move toward fuel-efficient and alternative-fuel fleets?
Local agencies that invest in fuel-efficient and alternative-fuel vehicles lead by example for the rest of the community. By putting new low-emission vehicles on the road, locals see these vehicles tried and tested, paving the way for more widespread use by the population at large. As an example, the City of Vacaville has 25 electric vehicles and a growing fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles for police administration, construction inspection, maintenance work and buses. To promote residents’ use of these vehicles, Vacaville installed 40 electric vehicle fueling stations located strategically throughout the city and makes use of a public CNG fueling station available through Pacific Gas & Electric. These fueling stations plus buy-down financial incentives for Vacaville residents help create more interest in owning emission-free vehicles.
