¶¶Òõ̽̽’s commitment to energy conservation and climate action is driving ongoing efforts to green the University’s fleet.
Background
¶¶Òõ̽̽ has already taken several steps to decrease the use of petroleum-based fuels on campus. In 2009, ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Transportation and Parking Services (TPS) replaced their 9 diesel buses with buses powered with compressed natural gas (CNG). In 2017 TPS acquired the fleet's first electric plug-in cars: an all-electric Mitsubishi MiEV for enforcement staff and an all-electric Nissan Leaf as an employee-pool car. ¶¶Òõ̽̽ has an on-going effort to add electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid vehicles to the fleet and continues to right-size and downsize where possible.Ìý
In 2016, ¶¶Òõ̽̽ TPS collaborated with Burlington Electric Department to install four dual-port level-2 electric vehicle charging stations across campus, and two level-1 stations in the Gutterson Garage. In 2019, ¶¶Òõ̽̽ TPS has received grant funding and installed six additional dual-port level-2 EV charging stations on campus. Today, ¶¶Òõ̽̽ has 10 dual-port L2 stations and 2 single port L1 stations .Ìý
Procedure
When replacing or purchasing new vehicles, ¶¶Òõ̽̽’s fleet vehicle procurement procedureÌý(PDF)Ìýaims to educate departments on more sustainable methods of transportation and the availability of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). The process shown below ensures that only AFVs and vehicles with high fuel economies will be considered for purchase.
Per the procedure, once a vehicle has been selected, approved, and purchased, the vehicle must be registered with Transportation and Parking Services and a University Vehicle decal must be picked up and applied.Ìý
Pre-Approved Replacement Fleet Vehicles (subject to change as data updates)
University of Vermont can take advantage of theÌýÌý²¹²Ô»å to purchase vehicles, including electric and hybrid vehicles from Nissan, Ford, Hyundai, and Toyota.Ìý
| Vehicle Class | Best in Class Model | ÌýCombined Range/Fuel Economy | Best in Class Model | Combined Fuel Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ìý Cargo/Passenger VanÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý | Ìý | 108-200 miles of all-electric range | Ìý | Ìý26 MPG Ìý25 MPG |
| Mini Van | Ìý30 MPG, 82 MPGeÌý | Ìý | Ìý36 MPG Ìý(35 MPG withÌý ÌýAWD) | |
| SUV | Ìý | 120 MPGe, 258 mile all-electric rangeÌý 104 MPGe, 228 mile all- electric range | Ìý Ìý | Ìý43 MPG Ìý41 MPG |
| PickupÌý Truck | 73 MPGe, 328 mile all-electric range 68 MPGe, 240 mile all-electric range | Ìý37 MPG Ìý(25 MPG with AWD) | ||
| ÌýSedan | 120 MPGe, 259 mile all-electric range 109 MPGe, 282 mile all-electric range | Ìý | Ìý57 MPG Ìý(54 MPG with AWD) |
¶¶Òõ̽̽ Fleet Electric Vehicle Incentives
| New! The rebate amount for this program has been designated at up to $2,500, no more than 25% of the purchase price, for each ICE vehicle replaced or avoided. Fleet owners are eligible for up to 20 incentives over the life of the program.ÌýElectric fleet vehicles purchased prior to submitting an applicationÌýare not eligibleÌýfor reimbursement. Applications must be approved and grantees must sign a grant agreement before purchasing any vehicle receiving reimbursement through the Electrify Your Fleet program. |
Ìýcustomers are eligible for a $2,300 rebate on the purchase or lease of a new qualifying all-electric vehicle (EV) or $2,000 rebate on a plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).Ìý BED is also offering customers an $1,300 rebate on the purchase of a used/pre-owned EV or PHEV. Vehicles must have a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of less than $50,000 and be registered in Burlington, VT. For more information, including how to apply, see the BED website. Ìý BED also offersÌý |
Ìýis offering electric car incentives, including $2,200 for a new all-electric vehicle, $1,000 for a new plug-in hybrid, or $1,500 for a used all electric car and $750 for a used plug-in hybrid electric car.Ìý Interested customers are encouraged to visit GMP'sÌýÌýfor additional details.Ìý GMP also offersÌý. |
ÌýBusinesses and tax-exempt organizations that buy a qualified commercial clean vehicle may qualify for a clean vehicle tax credit of up to $40,000 under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 45W.Ìý The credit equals the lesser of:
The maximum credit is $7,500 for qualified vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWRs) of under 14,000 pounds and $40,000 for all other vehicles. To determine if you vehicle was assembled in North America (and therefore eligable for this credit) use the .Ìý |
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Incentives
*For a more comprehensive list of Alternative Fuel Vehicles please see thisÌýÌýprovided by theÌý
Ìýoffers incentives totaling 75% of the installed cost of a workplace EV charging station up to a maximum of $2,000 per port.ÌýÌýfor more information or view theÌý. |
Ìýcustomers are eligible for a $750 cash back incentive per port after ANY level 2 unit is installed.Ìý There is no limit on the number of ports or the brands. |
| Up to 30% the cost of refueling property (including electric charging) for a maximum credit of $100,000 |
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Fleet Vehicle Procurement Procedure Requests
Departments purchasing vehicles must complete theÌýVehicle Request Form.
Definition
University Vehicle: A vehicle owned by the University used to service the University infrastructure on a daily basis as part of the normal job-related duties or to respond to campus emergencies.Ìý All University vehicles must be registered with Parking Services and display a valid ¶¶Òõ̽̽ permit.Ìý All ¶¶Òõ̽̽ permits must be removed and returned to Parking Services upon sale or disposal of the vehicle.Ìý
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