TL 6-1 Encourage the phase out the use of gas- and propane-powered leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and construction equipment within local government and public entity equipment fleet.
TL 6-2 Conduct, or hire a consultant to conduct an Electric Vehicle Suitability Assessment (EVSA) for vehicle fleet. The EVSA should include fleet vehicle use case identification and operational monitoring resulting in determination of viable alternative fuel vehicle options for near, mid, and long term replacement. EVSA should include an overview of “EV Ready” strategies to support conversion of the vehicle fleet and equipment to EV, establish a charging station implementation plan for facilities, and identification of group purchase options, funding, and incentive.
TL 6-3 Encourage the establishment of a vehicle purchasing plan and budget process to default to no / low emission alternative fuel with traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) as optional requiring proof of need. Plan will take emissions/fuel reductions into account when purchasing vehicles/equipment. Focus on small vehicles as well as large vehicles for alternative fuels. EV replacement to be prioritized for high mileage vehicles.
TL 6-4 CA Diesel Free Transition Plan (DFTP) for diesel equipment in vehicle and equipment fleets. The DFTP should include fleet vehicle use case identification and operational monitoring resulting in determination of viable alternative fuel supply chain and vehicle options for near, mid, and long term replacement. Alternatives explored should include hydrogen, renewable diesel produced through renewable energy and electrolysis plant, plasma gasification plant producing hydrogen or renewable diesel, and biodiesel. The DFTP should include an overview of “Diesel Free Ready” strategies to support conversion of the diesel vehicle fleet and equipment to alternatives, establish an infrastructure implementation plan for facilities, and identification of group purchase options, funding, and incentives such as grants from the US EPA and other agencies in support of the Diesel Emissions Reductions Act (DERA).
TL 6-5 Assemble a team of content experts to present to and encourage local governments and public entities in the community to adopt strategies transitioning from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to EV vehicles. Establish a process to support and promote a series of presentations and listening sessions with local government leaders. A position could be created and funded by a grant.
