2025 Green Fleet Award Series-10.17.25 Top Green Fleet Handout

10.17.25 Top Green Fleet Handout

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The provided document presents a comprehensive review and discussion of fleet electrification and management strategies across multiple organizations, with a focus on sustainability efforts, practical implementation, and associated training and infrastructure development.<br /><br />Denver International Airport leads the electrification initiative by increasing its electric vehicle (EV) fleet by 49% within a year, focusing on light-duty and heavy-duty electric vehicles including the first fully electric paint striping truck ordered in the U.S. The airport has installed 39 Level-2 charging ports with plans to add 28 more, including a new EV Charging Plaza featuring DC-fast chargers and facilities for charging heavy-duty vehicles. Staff training includes certifications in EV safety and technical expertise, underlining the importance of both infrastructure and human resources in fleet electrification success. Additionally, vehicle sharing and motor pool programs have improved fleet utilization by 62%, reducing total fleet size while enhancing asset variety.<br /><br />The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) emphasizes that electrification is a direct, effective strategy to reduce emissions, improve operational efficiency, and safeguard public and driver health. EDF offers resources including a solution center, fellowship programs embedding trained graduate students into fleets to accelerate sustainability projects, and guidance for navigating regulatory requirements and funding opportunities. Fellowship examples highlight strategic EV infrastructure planning and policy analysis supporting equitable and efficient deployment.<br /><br />Sacramento County Fleet Services details their extensive fleet operation (over 2,800 units) with significant use of renewable fuels including renewable natural gas and renewable diesel, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 50%. Their sustainability efforts include comprehensive policies, GPS/telematics deployment for operational efficiency and compliance with regulations like California’s Advanced Clean Fleets rule. They emphasize fleet assessment, customized reporting, and asset management tools for informed replacement forecasting and EV transition planning.<br /><br />Across all presentations, key themes emerge: careful planning tailored to fleet characteristics; leveraging data and telematics systems; workforce training and certifications; utilization of grants and incentives; and ongoing communication with stakeholders to achieve sustainable, cost-effective fleet electrification and enhanced environmental performance.

Keywords

fleet electrification

electric vehicles

Denver International Airport

EV charging infrastructure

staff training and certification

vehicle sharing programs

Environmental Defense Fund

renewable fuels

Sacramento County Fleet Services

fleet management strategies