Westchester Action Plan, 2008 - Westchester County Government

Replace Vehicles
To reduce GHG emissions, take advantage of the opportunity when purchasing or leasing
new vehicles to select greener vehicles. Examples of possible actions include:
• Purchase hybrid vehicles, flex-fueled vehicles
(such as vehicles which can burn gasoline or
ethanol) or alternative fueled vehicles, rather
than conventionally fueled vehicles.
Information on these technologies can be
found at the US Department of Energy
website viii .
• Purchase or replace conventionally fueled
vehicles with more fuel-efficient conventionally
fueled vehicles. This results in lower GHG emission per mile driven.
The Westchester County Airport has
applied for federal funds to replace its
fleet of gasoline and diesel fueled
ground service equipment (such as
baggage carts) with fast recharge
battery powered electric equipment.
Implement Fleet Management Practices
Develop and implement comprehensive fleet management practices to minimize GHG
emissions and air pollution. This should include:
• A comprehensive survey to determine fleet needs
• A green vehicle replacement and retrofitting strategy
• Matching of vehicle size to the required tasks to the extent possible
• Retrofit buses with devices that limit idling. This prevents unnecessary idling and
unnecessary burning of fossil fuels.
• Retrofit older buses (prior to 2007) with tailpipe and crankcase filters. This reduces air
pollution emissions.
Switch Fuels
Switching fuels provides another opportunity to reduce greenhouse gases.
• Change to ultra low sulfur diesel fuel in diesel vehicles including construction
equipment, ferries and trains. This reduces air pollutants.
• Change to biodiesel as fuel in diesel fueled vehicles. This reduces GHG emissions, air
pollutants and dependence on foreign oil.
• Use ethanol in flex-fueled vehicles. This reduces GHG emissions and dependence on
foreign oil.
Attachment 6: Transportation
Westchester Action Plan, 2008 6-4