Final Report Rochester Vehicle Fleet Alternative Fuels Systems Study

Table of Contents
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................... i
Executive Summary............................................................................................................ iv
Project Background..............................................................................................................iv
Project Background ............................................................................................................. 1
Section A: Project Advisory Council and Summary of Proceedings ................................. 2
Formation of Project Advisory Council (PAC)-................................................................... 2
Summary of Meeting Proceedings........................................................................................ 3
Meeting #1 November 2, 2006 ..................................................................................... 3
Meeting #2 December 7, 2006...................................................................................... 3
Meeting #3 February 8, 2007........................................................................................ 4
Meeting # 4 April 12, 2007........................................................................................... 5
Additional Comments on PAC Meetings and Process ......................................................... 7
Section B: City of Rochester Fleet Usage Characteristics.................................................. 8
Introduction........................................................................................................................... 8
Existing Alternative Fueled Vehicles ................................................................................... 9
Aged Equipment ................................................................................................................. 10
High Mileage ...................................................................................................................... 10
Non-powered or Non-priority Alternate Fuel Vehicles...................................................... 10
Low Usage .......................................................................................................................... 10
Primary Target Alternate Fuel Vehicles ............................................................................. 11
Section C: Evaluation of Alternative Fuel Technology Options for City Fleet ............... 12
Background......................................................................................................................... 12
Task Approach.................................................................................................................... 12
Internal City of Rochester Fleet Dynamics, Concerns and Objectives............................... 12
Overview of Findings ......................................................................................................... 13
Discussion of Specific Fuels............................................................................................... 14
Biodiesel....................................................................................................................... 14
Electricity ..................................................................................................................... 15
Ethanol.......................................................................................................................... 16
Hydrogen...................................................................................................................... 18
Methanol....................................................................................................................... 19
Natural Gas .................................................................................................................. 20
Propane ......................................................................................................................... 21
P-Series......................................................................................................................... 22
Section D: Summary of Peer Review Results................................................................... 23
Background......................................................................................................................... 23
Task Approach.................................................................................................................... 23
Peer Review Fleets.......................................................................................................... 24
Overview of Findings ......................................................................................................... 24
Applicability to City of Rochester Fleet ......................................................................... 24
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