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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 08012000 - SD4 To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: Mark DeSaulnierf Contra Costa DATE: August 1, 2000 County SUBJECT: Purchase of Zero Emission Vehicles for County Fleet SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION REQUIRE that beginning in fiscal year 2003-2004, at least 10%of all County purchases of automobiles and light-duty trucks shall be zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) as certified by the California Air Resources Board. Six percent out of the 10%requirement may be met by the purchase of super ultra low emission vehicles (SULEVs), as certified by the California Air Resources Board, at the rate of five(5) SULEVs for each required ZEV. The remaining 4%must be actual ZEVs. Background and Justification: On September 7, 2000, the California Air Resources Board will be reviewing its 10%ZEV sales mandate for cars and light-duty trucks in California. This mandate requires that beginning in 2003, 10% of all cars and light duty trucks sold in California must be zero emission vehicles. This mandate affects only those automakers selling at least 3,000 cars per year in the state. Six percent out of the 10%requirement may be met by the sale of super ultra low emission vehicles, with 5 SULEVs replacing each required ZEV. Major automakers have resisted the mandate, claiming that the market demand for these vehicles is not adequate, therefore they cannot meet the requirement. As a fleet purchaser of cars and light-duty trucks, Contra Costa County has the opportunity and responsibility to play a leadership role in the reduction of mobile source pollution and to demonstrate to the Bay Area, the Air Resources Board and automakers that there is adequate demand for zero emission vehicles. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: x YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER CN:NATURE(h); ACTION OF BOARD ONA=tet 1 y 7(Yl} APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED� OTHER_X_ IT IS BY UE BaW GMM that the abom recmuEndatun is APFRDM; and that the C,ff i2rea Services Director and the Comty Adyfnistrator are DnU= to rpt Departumt Huls to identify potential purchases and report to the Board of 34mm,sors in six mmt s; and REE94M to the Internal. Operatic C;elmz uee the issue of dseloping the details of the costs associated and the potential for fide ttx u-9 4nt is able to be dam along with the Cil Se does Director's rearmEnciati_cns. VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE _X_UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED )]St 1, 2170b _-- PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Contt: cc: �Ounty Administrator o General Services Director BY DEPUTY Internal Operations Committee Maximum and Minimum Application of Proposed Zero Emission Vehicle Requirement for Contra Costa County The requirement is for 10% of all cars and light-duty trucks purchased to be zero emission vehicles (ZEVs). Up to 6%out of the 10% may be super ultra low emission vehicles (SULEVs), at the rate of 5 SULEVs for each remaining required ZEV. if the SULEV option is used for 6%, the remaining 4% must be true ZEVs. . REE :.. Maximum apvlicatlon—ifno SULEVs are used JUL 3 1 2(lCb If the County plans to buy 100 cars and light duty trucks: BOARD OF SUt Ei 0 10% would be true ZEVs = 10 ZEVs 90% would be conventional vehicles = 90 conventional vehicles 100 Minimum aoolicadon-ifSULEW are used as much as allowed., If the County plans to buy 100 cars and light-duty trucks: 4% must be true ZEVs = 4 ZEVs 6% may be SULEVs at the rate of 5 SULEVs for each remaining required ZEV = 6 X 5 = 30 SULEVs The remainder may be conventional vehicles = 66 conventional vehicles 100 Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier 8/1/2000 ijitp.itwww.ni-u,ca.gov/msprog(ccbg/ccbg.htn 10 n Buyer's Guide to Cleaner Cars This page updated December 6, 1999. Cleaner cars mean cleaner air! When shopping for a new or used vehicle keep in mind that while all California cars have advanced emission control systems, many newer vehicles are designed to produce even lower levels of emissions. These vehicles are called "Low-Emission Vehicles" and the following guide can help quickly identify them. How clean are California "Low-emission vehicles"7 California's innovative Low-Emission Vehicle regulations provide for four increasingly cleaner emission standards for new cars. Vehicles meeting these standards have even lower emissions than the tough basic standards all new vehicles must meet to be sold in California. These standards provide manufacturers the flexibility to phase-in a new generation of clean vehicles. For example, passenger cars and light-duty trucks certified to California's low-emission vehicle standards provide the following emissions reductions when compared to the basic standard: Passenger car remissions reductions RC Co NOX Transitional Low-Emission Vehicle(TLEV) 50% Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) 70% = 50% Ultra-Lowe-Emission Vehicle (ULEV) 85% 50% 50% Super-ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle (SULEV) 96% 70% 95% Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV) 100% 100% 100% = equivalent emissions to vehicles meeting the basic standard The'vehicle Emissions Control Information Label has all the information. A quick and easy way to find out what standards a vehicle has been certified to is to check the underhood Vehicle Emission Control Information Label. This label clearly shows what standards a vehicle was designed to meet and includes important tune up and engine identification information. View a sample Emission Control Information label. Know before you buy. The following lists of vehicles provide information that can be used to identify vehicles that meet Low-emission standards.To view a list of California certified Low-Emission Vehicles please choose from one of the following Lists: California Guide to Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZF.,Vs) 2000 model year lower emission passenger cars I of 2 07/05/2000 2:23 PM http://www.arts.ca.gov/msprog/ccbg/zev.htn < x, California Guide to Zero-Emission Vehicles This page updated March 21, 2000. These vehicles produce no tailpipe emissions at all,and are 100%cleaner than California's clean basic neve car standard. Hybrid vehicles that create emissions from internal combustion engines are listed by model year under their respective certification category. make and model Battery type range (city/highway) Dodge Caravan Lead Acid 70/65 Dodge Caravan Nickel Metal Hydride 92/97 Ford Ranger pick-up Lead Acid 81 /68 GEM E 580 Lead Acid GEM E825 Lead Acid General Motors EV-1 Lead Acid 75 /78 General Motors EV-1 Nickel Metal Hydride 143 / 152 General Motors S-10 pick-up Lead Acid 45/43 General Motors S-10 pick-up Nickel Metal Hydride 92/99 Honda EV Plus Nickel Metal Hydride 115 Hyundai Accent EV Nickel Metal Hydride 87/85 Nissan Altra EV Lithium-ion 121/107 Plymouth Voyager Epic EV Lead Acid 70/65 Plymouth Voyager EV Nickel Metal Hydride 92/97 Toyota RAV 4 EV Nickel Metal Hydride 143/116 Solectria FORCE Lead Acid 58/50 Bombardier Sporte-e Lead Acid 15 at 25 mph(top speed) ;Bombardier Class-e Lead Acid 15 at 25 mph(top speed) I of 1 07/05/2000 2:27 PM http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog(ccbg(20OOpc.htt ��N y 1 2 r DEL Ujn- SSE ARS This page updated January 20, 2000. S 11 lie These vehicles are 90%cleaner than the average new 2000 model year car. Hondamodel displacement fuel transmission engine family number Accord 2.3 L gas A4 YHNXV02.3NL5 *Civic GX 1.6 L caro L4 YHNXV41.6KA5 Nissanmodel displacement fuel transmission engine family number Sentra CA 1.8 L gas A4 YNSXV01.85BA * alternative fuel vehicle 9M I I&I I M YMMILMN9 a 14MMA These cars are Soo/a cleaner than the average new 2000 model year car. Acura model displacement fuel transmission engine family number 3.2 TL 3.2 L gas A4 YHNXV03.2GL4 Buick model displacement fuel transmission engine family number Le Sabre 3.8 L gas A4 YGMXV03.8901 Le Sabre 3.8 L gas A4 YGMXV03.8044 Park Avenue 3.8 L gas A4 YGMXV03.8901 Park Avenue 3.8 L gas A4 YGMXV03.8044 Chevrolet model displacement fuel transmission engine family number Impala 3.8 L gas A4 YGMXV03.8901 Imipala 3.8 L gas A4 YGMXV03.8044 Lumina 3.8 L gas A4 YGMXV03.8044 I Of 3 07/05/2000 2:26 PM http;//www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/ccbg/2000pc,htrr .Monte Carla 3.8 L gas A4 YGMXVO3.8044 Dodge model displacement fuel transmission engine family number Neon 2.0 L gas A4 YCRXV0122V4O Neon 2.0 L gas A4 YCXRVO122V41 Honda model displacement fuel transmission engine family number Accord EX 2.3 L gas A4 YHNXVO2.3PL4 Accord LX 2.3 L gas A4 YHNXVO2.3PL4 Insight 1.0 L ** M5 YHNXVO.1OLA4 ** hybrid vehicle gas w/electric assist Ford model displacement fuel transmialon engine family number *Crown Victoria 4.6 L civo A4 YFMXVO4.6VP5 Mazda model displacement fuel transmission engine family number 626 2.0 L gas A4 YTKXVO2.OVJM Protoge 1.6 L gas A4 YTKXVOI.6VJM Plymouth model displacement fuel transmission engine family number Neon 2.0 L gas A4 YCRXVO122V4O Neon 2.0 L gas A4 YCRXVO122V41 Pontiac model displacement fuel transmission engine family number Bonneville 3.8 L gas A4 YGMXVO3.89O1 Bonneville 3.8 L gas A4 YGMXV03.8O44 Regal 3.8 L gas A4 YGMXVO3.8O44 Toyota model displacement fuel transmission engine family number Camry 2.2 L gas A4 YTYXVO2.2JJB Camry Solara 2.2 L gas A4 YTYXVO2.2JJB Carary Solara conn 2.2 L gas A4 YTYXVO2.2JJB Calory 2.2 L CNN A4 YTYXVO2.2PPA * alternative fuel vehicle 2 of 3 07105/2000 2.26 PM