| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.60 |
| Liaison | Mike Versteege |
| Submission Date | Feb. 3, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Alberta
OP-14: Campus Fleet
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.26 / 2.00 |
Jim
Laverty Manager, Transportation Services Facilities and Operations |
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Gasoline-electric, non-plug-in hybrid vehicles in the institution’s fleet :
21
None
Diesel-electric, non-plug-in hybrid vehicles in the institution’s fleet :
0
None
Plug-in hybrid vehicles in the institution’s fleet :
0
None
100 percent electric vehicles in the institution’s fleet :
18
None
Vehicles in the institution's fleet that are fueled with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG):
0
None
Hydrogen fueled vehicles in the institution’s fleet :
0
None
Vehicles in the institution’s fleet that are fueled with B20 or higher biofuel for more than 6 months of the year :
0
None
Vehicles in the institution’s fleet that are fueled with E85 or higher ethanol for more than 6 months of the year :
0
None
Total number of vehicles in the institution’s fleet, including all of the above :
303
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The University of Alberta is taking positive steps to create a more environmentally-friendly vehicle fleet. Four hybrid delivery vans and two hybrid medium delivery trucks were purchased in 2009, making the University of Alberta the first educational institution with hybrid mail trucks. The university’s vehicle pool is committed to replacing its aging fleet vehicles as required, with hybrid or ultra fuel efficient models wherever a feasible option exists. In addition, all vehicles used on campus are kept maintained for optimal efficiency, and multiple van and truck trips on campus have been eliminated by providing a shuttle van for trades groups to move around campus.
Buildings and Grounds Services has recently purchased 10 solar-powered electric grounds carts to transport staff around the grounds.
Bio-diesel compatible diesel vehicles have also been purchased. Once a supply of bio-diesel is secured, it will be used to fuel all diesel vehicles at the university. Currently, appropriate sources of bio-diesel are under investigation.
Due to our northern climate, 100 per cent plug-in electric vehicles and hydrogen fueled vehicles are not a viable option for the majority of the University of Alberta’s vehicle fleet.
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