LAWA is currently operating over 633 alternative fuel vehicles. In 1999, by Resolution No. 20609, the Board of Airport Commissioners adopted the Los Angeles World Airports Alternative Fuels Vehicle Program. Recognizing the environmental benefits to be derived from alternative fuel vehicles, this policy states in part that Los Angeles World Airports is committed to identifying and replacing fossil fuel vehicles and equipment with alternative fuel vehicles and equipment, including vehicles powered by compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, electricity, hydrogen and other clean burning alternative fuels. Accordingly, LAWA has undertaken many significant projects at substantial cost to reduce emissions and improve air quality. To that end, LAWA purchased a dedicated LNG heavy-duty refuse collection truck to replace a CNG-powered truck that had reached the end of its useful life. The truck is fueled at the existing LNG/CNG fuel site at 7350 World Way West, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
0.00
One LNG heavy-duty refuse collection truck was ordered on June 25, 2007. LAWA conducted a factory inspection of the unit on February 2008. The unit arrived at Peck Road Truck Center a local dealer, in May 2008 to undergo preparatory work and adjustments. Peck Road Truck Center delivered the truck to LAWA in June 2008. Outfitting, testing and preparing the truck for use by the Recycling Section of LAWA's Construction and Maintenance Services was successfully completed and the truck was put into service on July 2, 2008. Data on fuel usage and engine operating hours was collected from July 2, 2008 to July 24, 2008.
The primary goal of this program is to achieve emission reductions that are real, quantifiable, enforceable and cost-effective, in accordance with California Air Resources Board (CARB) and SCAQMD guidelines. The contract between LAWA and MSRC provided partial funding for the purchase and deployment of the LNG truck.
With the help and support of the MSRC, the LAWA purchased LNG refuse collection truck is part of a program to reduce emissions from heavy-duty diesel vehicles. The program has been successful in reducing harmful air emissions associated with diesel fuel. Based on fuel usage and NOX emission certification standards, the estimated NOX reductions are expected to total 0.059 ton/year. The project was successful in reducing harmful air emissions by replacing diesel vehicles with LNG vehicles while maintaining jobs. The cost effectiveness of the MSRC grant funding was found to be $17,630/ton.