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15 . ,� _Y ; 4 . ; . � _ , ! ; - ` . • tom_- � ' � . -, . :. �. _ • • . �+ ', . • Introduction Acknowledging that protection of the air quality in Orange County is essential for the well being of the County ' s residents , the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC ) passed three air quality resolutions in 1999 . These resolutions directed County employees to begin an Ozone Air Quality Action Plan, to investigate low emission and fuel - efficient vehicles , and to examine the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs ) as an option for county fleet emissions reduction . In response to these directives , the Alternative Fuels and . Low Emission Vehicles (AFLEV) Workgroup was established to lead the investigation of these latter issues and to propose an action plan which includes the potential purchase of a number of AFVs . This report summarizes the findings AFLEV Goals of this workgroup and offers a proposed action plan for the group Short- term : Research the advantages and disadvantages of the and for Orange County. A set of various alternative ficel vehicle options . Use that information to g3ul � ( ehcrt -terra , t�� n,� � ul �� } e, apply for a State of NC, Division of Air Quality, Mobile Source term , and long -term) has been Emissions Reduction Grant that would cover some of the costs associated with p1174chasing multiple AFVs din Aing fiscal year developed by the group , and is 2001 : listed in the box at the left . These goals are consistent with the series Intermediate Term : Explore the possibility of acquiring an of air quality resolutions passed by alternative ficel bzcs, continue replacing gasoline vehicles with the BOCC over the last year and a AFVs as appropriate, develop the educational component of the county 's AFV program, coordinate with other local bodies half and with the provisional goals through the newly formed Triangle J Clean Cities Program . still being finalized by the Shaping Orange County ' s Future ( SOCF) Long- term : Minimize emissions fi4oin the county 's vehicle fleet Task Force . Note : The and maximize the fleet 's ficel efficiency, recommendations herein involve complex technical issues that relate to the selection of alternative fuel vehicles . A reasonable amount of resource has been performed to evaluate the different options available , but it is important to note that only time will tell which alternatives prove the most- feasible options , Section 1 - Short- Term Goal Research the advantages and disadvantages of the various alternative fccel vehicle options. Use that information to apply for a State of NC, Division of Air Quality, Mobile S01174ce Emissions Reduction Grant that would cover some of the costs associated with purchasing multiple AFVs din 4ing fiscal year 2001 . Emissions and Performance : The alternative fuel options that have been considered by the workgroup are electric , compressed natural gas ( CNG) , and ethanol ( 85 % ethanol and 15 % gas , generally notated as "B85 " or simply " ethanol") , or bi - fuel combinations . Liquefied natural gas , and methanol have not been considered, and converted bi - fiiel systems (systems that run on either CNG or gasoline) have been discounted in favor of originally equipped bi - fuel vehicles because of safety and maintenance considerations . The primary assessment of these fuel options was based on the degree to which their use will contribute to lower emissions from County fleet vehicles . For example , solar and electric vehicles have outstanding technical issues with battery operation .