The City of Corona desires to share in regional goals of cleaner air and recognizes the value that clean air has in benefiting the health of Coronas citizens, attracting businesses, and improving the quality of life in Corona. It maintains a goal to purchase clean-fueled vehicles as replacement of existing vehicles when feasible.
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One vehicle was purchased from a local automobile dealer, due to its immediate availability and the second vehicle was purchased via a State Contract channel. Purchasing a vehicle via the State channel resulted in a longer wait for delivery. Vehicles are made to order and can take from 90 to 120 days to deliver.
The objective of the project was to purchase two Ford F-350 vans trucks equipped with 5.4L V-8 compressed natural gas (CNG) engines. The vehicles have a life expectancy of 10 years with use of approximately 6,000 miles per year per vehicle.
The two CNG vehicles have been delivered and placed into service. Vans will be used by employees for vanpool vehicles. Fleet and maintenance staff has not noted any additional maintenance or mechanical problems with the vehicles and they are satisfied with the vehicles. These vehicles replaced existing CNG vans that were retired due to old age and safety concerns.