Green fleets

Green Fleets is a result-oriented awareness campaign to reduce carbon emissions, plant trees to guard the present, and promote new technology to protect the future. [ [http://www.greenfleet.com.au/uploads/pdfs/greenfleetapr99.pdf Greenfleet News] retrieved 23 Oct 2007]

Green Fleets

Besides the cost, fleet vehicles represent a significant source of pollution. Additionally, every gallon of gasoline or diesel fuel burned releases about 22 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO₂), the major pollutant causing global warming. [ ["http://greenfleets.org/"] retrieved 10 Oct 2007] In response to this issue, several local governments have set up fleet policies using the green fleet process as a start. Some local governments that have followed this process are: Denver, Alachua, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Arcata, Arlington, Fort Collins, Los Angeles, Madison, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Seattle, Washington. [ ["http://greenfleets.org/LocalGovernmentExamples.html"] retrieved 10 Oct 2007]

The steps of greening your fleet

First conduct an inventory of the fleet, include the type of vehicle, how many there are of each type, and type and quantity of fuel they use. Second set realistic goals for reducing fuel use, criteria air pollutants, and carbon dioxide emissions for the fleet. Third there are cost effective and practical measures that can "green" your fleet. Like purchasing fuel efficient, alternatively fueled, and electric vehicles. Also you could eliminate fleet vehicles. Many cities and counties have more vehicles than they need in their fleets. By taking these steps Green Fleet can help reduce greenhouse gas pollution, improve air quality, and save money.

A Few Things You Can Do To Green Your fleet

Downsize vehicle. In many local governments sedans are assigned to staff, even though they could probably use a smaller car. Matching duty requirements of staff to the smallest possible vehicle for the task is a critical component of a Green Fleets program.Maximize efficiency. An important step is to ensure that regular maintenance is performed on vehicles. Oil should be changed regularly and tires should be kept at the correct pressure at all times. Optimize vehicle use. Plan task efficiently so multiple task can be done in one trip. Car pool with others. Use bike, transit, or walk whenever possible.

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