session #13: the best practices of the top green fleets
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October 21, 2021
Session #13: The Best Practices of the Top Green Fleets 2021
https://www.sustainablefleetexpo.com/Sessions through December 09, 2021
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Format• Q&A at the end
• Submit questions and comments to “Panelists”
• Scheduled for 2:00p-3:30p
• Handout
• Recording
The Best Practices of the Top Green Fleets 2021 October 21, 2021
2:00-2:07 Rick Sapienza, NCCETC--Introduction and Welcome2:0-2:11 Tom Johnson, The 100 Best Fleets/NAFA—The Green Fleet Awards Contest 20212:11-2:19 Judges Remarks--Carlene Colvin-Garcia and Courtney Bozic2:19-2:28 Robert Gordon, DeKalb County GA—Alternative Fueled Fleet2:28-2:37 Michael Duffy, University of Virginia—Mindful Driver Training2:37-2:46 Bradley Salazar, City & County of Denver—Green Fleet Planning Strategy2:46-2:50 Richard Battersby, City of Oakland CA—Data and Fleet Electrification2:50-3:00 Q&A
North Carolina State University NC Clean Energy Technology Center
Clean Transportation Program www.cleantransportation.org
Rick [email protected]
919-515-2788www.facebook.com/NCCleanTech
twitter.com/nccleantech
Tom C. Johnson, author of Green Fleet Awards™
and 100 Best Fleets in the Americas™
5407 Diamond HeightsSan Francisco, CA 94131www.the100best.com
415-285-8391 | [email protected]
The 100 Best Fleets in the Americas
Consulting and Project Management EV Readiness for commercial properties Biodiesel production and fleet integration Site assessment Policy design and implementation Community organizing
Clean Mobility Consultancy LLCCarlene Colvin-Garcia [email protected]
R. Courtney [email protected] or Courtney@greeningyourfleet.com631-665-6513www.greeningyourfleet.com
• Environmental Scientist w/ more than 30 years experience
• Principal Consultant at Clean Fuels Consulting since 2003
• 20 years experience with clean transportation strategies and technologies
• Chief Judge for the Green Fleet Awards, involved for 14 years
• Chief judge for newly launched Green Garage Contest with lighter spin on highlighting sustainable fleet and garage practices
DeKalb CountyFleet Management
Alternative Fueled Fleet Natural Gas – Propane – Electric
Best Practices
Fleet Management
152 Positions authorized, 142 Filled
$30 million Annual Operating Budget
$28.5 million Annual Vehicle Replacement
Fleet Management maintains 3640 vehicles
Fleet averages 30,000,000 miles annually
424 Alternative Fuel Vehicles, 11.6% of the Fleet
The 100 Best Fleets in North America
1st place 2018 2nd place 20162nd place 2015 5th place 20179th place 2021
CNG / Propane Assets in our Fleet
74 Propane Light Duty Vehicles
73 CNG Light Duty Vehicles
249 CNG Heavy Duty Vehicles
2 CNG Fuel Stations (County Owned)
4 CNG Fuel Stations (Private Owned)
7 Propane Fuel Stations (County Owned)
CNG Powered Vehicle types in our Fleet Heavy Duty / Medium Duty
Light Duty Pickup Trucks Sedans
Vans Missed Collections Trucks
Rear Loaders Front Loaders Side Loaders Automated Side Roll Off Trucks Grappler Trucks
Crew Trucks Crane Trucks Level Lift Trucks Bucket Truck Road Tractors Road Fork Trucks
Fuel Usage (in gallons)
Best Practices
Network with Fleet Managers Do you have CNG Fuel Stations in your Area? Do you have Service Providers in your Area? Touch & Feel Communicate with your Customers/ Department
Do they want AF Vehicles. What do they do? How much weight do they haul? How many miles traveled per day?
Spec Writing
Fuel Capacities Fuel Tank Location Fuel System Defueling Valve Technician Training (Safety, Service & Repair) Driver Training (Safety, Operation & Fueling) Warranty/ Extended Warranty Full of Fuel on Delivery
Electric Vehicles in our Fleet
10 Chevrolet Bolts Total Electric (BEV)
2 Chevrolet Volts Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)
2 Ford Focus Total Electric (BEV)
8 Ford Fusions Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)
6 Plug-in Hybrid Bucket Trucks
CHEVROLET BOLT EUV
8-YR/100K Warranty
Battery and Electric
Drive Component
Chevrolet Bolt EV $28,297
Chevrolet Bolt EUV $33,193
Gasoline Chevrolet Malibu $18,664
Gasoline Chevrolet Equinox $21,952
2022 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING
Component Coverage: 8 years or 100,000 miles
F-150 Lightening $50,000
Not Available to Order Today
Gasoline F-150 $29,833
Gasoline Chevrolet 1500 $25,722
Robert Gordon DeKalb County Fleet Management Deputy Director 5350 Memorial DriveStone Mountain, GA 30083Office 404-297-3280Cell [email protected]
How an idea for an Eco-Driver Training Program led to a“First in the Nation” Driver Training Effort
Michael [email protected],UVA FM Transportation Operations & Fleet Manager
THE DESTINATION
“Deliver a high value fleet that is a role model ofefficiency for all institutions of higher learning.”
UVA AVP Don Sundgren to Fleet Manager Mike Duffy July 2016
This project is a scalable nationwide model across 38,000 Fleets in the Americas
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When you’re behind the wheel, which term better describeyou: is your mind full, or are you being mindful?
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HOW DID IT START?NAFA Sustainable Fleet Certificate:
Learn how to implement Green Fleet Practices
Building a sustainable fleet. Establishing sustainable driver training.Defining sustainability-focused metrics and measures. Demonstrating leadership and change management principles. Using and tracking fuel to support sustainability goals and practices.Acquiring a sustainable fleet and achieving strategic mobility concepts and practices.
Collaboration Proved to be the Key
Partner with the 4th year student engineers and professional trainer to champion Green Fleet development
Engage staff to drive new technology to creatively accomplish work while reducing emissions
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The Science Behind It
DOTI Fleet Management City and County of Denver
Brad Salazar, City and County of Denver, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Fleet Management Director
Brad Salazar has served citizens of the City and County of Denver as a dedicated fleet professional for the last 21 years. Brad started as an On-call Technician and was quickly hired as a full-time employee. He has since promoted through multiple Technician positions, Supervisor, Operations Manager and currently is the Fleet Director for Fleet Management, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, City and County of Denver. Brad oversees over 2,400 pieces of fleet on a $16,000,000 annual budget with 93 employees. He is a devoted husband and father who enjoys his time with his family. Brad believes in an open-door policy, walk arounds, and being accessible to his employees. He values and empowers his employees by utilizing their suggestions in the decision-making process. Brad also is a member of Fleet Professional Organizations and volunteers with ADA organizations. He is LEAN Black Belt certified. Brad holds a
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Colorado Technical University.
DOTI Fleet
Full Maintenance and Repair, Body Shop, Vehicle/Equipment Replacement and 24hr Fueling and Support
7 Repair locations2 Main5 Satellite
93 Budgeted positions (71 techs/2 technician interns)≥2,400 Pieces of Equipment
1 4,000 gallon fuel truck1 500 gallon service truck70 EV/PHEV’s (29/41) (177 City Wide)60 Hybrid26 Propane42 CNG
≥Telematics 1,800
Fuel Information
TYPES OF FUEL
• Diesel (B5 Blend)• Unleaded• Premium• E85• CNG
68 Slow fill CNG Stations2 Fast fill CNG stations
• Propane2 Propane filling stations
• ElectricEV Charging Stations46 stations 80 total ports
STATIONS6 Citywide fueling stations2 Fire Department only fueling stations26 Underground Storage tanks
Partnerships
DDPHEState of ColoradoVendors
Green Fleet Role:
To minimize petroleum use and reduce air pollution/carbon emissions in our City by optimizing our fleet.
Increase purchase of electric, hybrid, alternative fuel vehicles Increase the fleets average fuel economy
Use of telematics to monitor and report vehicle miles traveled and idle time.
How:
Coordination:• Mayor’s office and City Council• Climate Action Sustainability Resilience• BMO• DFD• DPD• Purchasing
Strategy and Policy Alignment• Executive Orders
– XO3 Motor Vehicle Program: Ch. 6 Vehicle Operations and Safety – XO65 Operation Safety & Health: Safety and Health Management System, Memorandum A– XO123 Citywide Sustainability: Ch. 3 Green Fleet
• 80x50 Climate and Sustainability Goals• 2015 Climate Action Plan• Telework Policy• Motor Pool• Car Share/Ride Share• Available Grants
EV Eligible Definition:
• Is there an EV replacement produced by an established vehicle manufacturer that is available in Colorado?
• Does the EV replacement meet the usage requirements and duty cycle of the existing vehicle?
• Is the capital cost of the vehicle within 10% of the gasoline/diesel hybrid alternative?
• Is there charging infrastructure available at the City property where the vehicle will be primarily parked or are charging stations planned at that location for the year when the vehicle will be purchased?
All new ‘EV Eligible’ vehicles will be EVs
PLAN
EV Eligible by Forecasted Replacement Date
EV Eligible by Forecasted Replacement Date
EV Eligible by Forecasted Replacement Date
Total Gallons/ Transactions all Types
2,711,131
3,080,479 2,937,403
1,917,544
184,480 188,095 185,558 118,401
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500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
3,500,000
2018 2019 2020 2021
Total Gallons used / Transactions
Total usageTotal Transactions
CNG CCD / StateDGE (Diesel Gallon Equivalent)
203,129 196,128
175,361
90,507
2,577 2,876 1,507 475 -
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
2018 2019 2020 2021
CCD COSTATE
E/V Fuel savings≥8,600 gal
1 gallon of fuel = 33.7 KWH (EPA)
577
2,699
2,189
3,180
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
2018 2019 2020 2021
Gal
lons
of F
uel s
aved
2018 18,6292019 87,0572020 70,5512021 115,099Grand Total 291,336
KWH used
Identifying EV’s through Telematics
Questions?
Brad Salazar | Director of Fleet ManagementDepartment of Transportation & Infrastructure | City and County of Denverp: (720) 865-3905 | cell: (303) [email protected]
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https://www.sustainablefleetexpo.com/Sessions through December 09, 2021