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~. Table 5 - Caun Fleet Vehicles Suitable for Re lacement b AFVs i FY 200 -02 Vl~,_~#~ YFar 1 'Make'"t 1 ~~l @~iicle ~S'. 1 t1o~ ~`££ ~ Ue t~"~ 101 81Tl~nt ~te;•'i'. r ~ ~ r ~S~y r "ki Pro tis ~1~lor°~~ c~n,e~itMwlth. ' Dodge van (CNG, $18,514), 250 miles per fill-up. CNG cost differential - 32 1986 Ford E350 Van Public Works 6/2001 4,245. adge van (CNG, $18,514), 250 miles Pickup er fill-up. CNG cast differential - 125 1986 Ford Ran er truck Public Works 6/2001 4,245. ord F-150 truck (CNG, $19,620), 200 Pickup files per fill-up. CNG cost differential 75 1988 Chevrolet C30 truck Public Works 6/2001 3,139. Club- odge 15-passenger van (CNG, wagon Recreation 24,408), 300 miles per fill-up. CNG 85 1986 Ford van Van and Parks 6/2001 st differential - $4 482. Ford Crown Victoria (CNG, $24,461), Passenger 175 miles per fill-up. CNG cost 191 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier car Motor Pool 6/2001 ifferential - $4,931. Ford F-150 (electric, $35,000), 50 files per charge (replace between 001 and 2003). Electric cost 440 1999 Ford Ran er Truck ERCD 6/2008 ifferentlal - $22 500. Dodge van (CNG, $18,514), 250 miles Passenger per fill-up. CNG cost differential - 185 1989 Chevrolet Im ala car Finance/IS 5/06 ,245. i ms cnarc nsGS me ventcles Ulat could tle replaCep Cty f#Itenlatlve tuel VehlCle3 m t'1&CSI year 2001-02. They were Selected aCCOrding tp thClr Ilse history and compatibility with the specifications of their alternative fuel vehicle replacements. At the end of each row is a brief description of the Alternative fuel vehicle that would be used as a replacement. Not all of these vehicles are due for irttmediate replacement. Both the ERCD and Finance Department vehicle would be replaced, with the existing vehicle being reassigned or sold. The proposed electric truck purchase may be' delayed until vehicle reliability concerns are addressed. Section 2- Intermediate Goals Explore the possibility of acquiring an alternative fuel bus, continue replacing gasoline vehicles with AFT's as appropriate, develop the educational component of the county s AFV program, coordinate with other dotal bodies through the newly formed Triangle J Clean Cities Program. Once the County has "dipped its toes in the water", we can continue our immersion into Alternative Fuel Vehicles by exploring the purchase of additional AFVs (perhaps an electric or CNG bus for use as a shuttle between Chapel Hill and Hillsborough) and by coordinating with local high schools and technical education centers to develop repair and maintenance personnel to service alternative fuel vehicles locally. Reseazchers are designing and creating new batteries that should dramatically improve the range of electric vehicles in the near term. Part of the intermediate goals can be to explore the possibilities of using solaz power to rechazge subsequent electric vehicles. Further research into the use of ethanol should also be undertaken. Perhaps through involvement with the Clean Cities Program, we could discuss the development of an ethanol network among interested entities (private and public) in the county. Another possible issue for further study is electric school buses. The County maybe able to secure grant money through the Clean Cities program or as an environmental education project (air quality education and the role of alternative fuel vehicles) for this sort of initiative. To realize these goals, a workgroup could be assigned to the exploration of these intermediate projects so that we can begin formulating along-term plan for Orange County and take a lead role in formulating an alternative fuels network in the azea. In this effort, attention should be given to coordinating with the private needs and preferences for alternative fuel options.