Facilities Management Fleet Services

Mission / Vision UCSD Fleet Services will provide the highest quality service, while operating the most sustainable and environmentally friendly fleet and repair facility possible. Fleet Services will strive to achieve climate neutrality by employing best management practices, state-of-the art technology and innovation.

Fleet Services Goals Be a good steward of the environment. Be a good steward of the environment. Reduce green house gas emissions to lowest level possible, while increasing fuel economy. Reduce green house gas emissions to lowest level possible, while increasing fuel economy. Convert fleet to all alternatively-fueled vehicles: Convert fleet to all alternatively-fueled vehicles:  Electric vehicles  Hybrid vehicles  Bio-diesel  CNG  Other…CNG/Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, Hydrogen, ???

Fleet Services Goals Be an early adopter of new technologies. Be an early adopter of new technologies. Maximize use of renewable energy and fuels: Maximize use of renewable energy and fuels:  PV for Electric Vehicles & facilities  Hydrogen & CNG = HCNG  Methane to replace CNG  Renewable hydrogen production

Model Green Shop In June 2004 The Department of Toxic Substance Control, the California Environmental Protection Agency commended UCSD Fleet Services for its leadership and commitment to minimize pollution through its efforts in pollution prevention, environmental management practices, employee training, and facility design. In June 2004 The Department of Toxic Substance Control, the California Environmental Protection Agency commended UCSD Fleet Services for its leadership and commitment to minimize pollution through its efforts in pollution prevention, environmental management practices, employee training, and facility design.

DTSC Model Shop Checklist Convert solvent based cleaners to Aqueous parts washer. Convert solvent based cleaners to Aqueous parts washer. Segregate, drain, crush, and recycle used oil filters. Segregate, drain, crush, and recycle used oil filters. Battery exchange to reduce storage of acid & excess batteries, and exchange batteries will be recycled. Battery exchange to reduce storage of acid & excess batteries, and exchange batteries will be recycled. Business response plans submitted and updated annually. Business response plans submitted and updated annually. Emergency spill kits available, spill response training. Emergency spill kits available, spill response training. Closed loop vehicle washing facilities. (Recapture water) Closed loop vehicle washing facilities. (Recapture water) Seal all shop floors with impermeable coating…epoxy. Seal all shop floors with impermeable coating…epoxy. Use re-refined oil / analysis to extend oil change intervals. Use re-refined oil / analysis to extend oil change intervals. Stencil all storm drains “No dumping…” Stencil all storm drains “No dumping…” Implement a “Dry-shop clean up method" Implement a “Dry-shop clean up method"

Tires QUICK FACT - It takes 22 gals of oil to make a new truck tire. It only takes 7 gals to make a retread. QUICK FACT - It takes 22 gals of oil to make a new truck tire. It only takes 7 gals to make a retread. UCSD has used retreads since 2002, installing 600+ retreads saving 9,000 gals of oil & $125K. UCSD has used retreads since 2002, installing 600+ retreads saving 9,000 gals of oil & $125K. Fleet Services analysis of different treads & compounds led to a tire providing over 20% more wear than a new tire. Fleet Services analysis of different treads & compounds led to a tire providing over 20% more wear than a new tire. Fleet Services contracts with a waste tire company that recycles old tires into speed strips and playground rubber matting. Fleet Services contracts with a waste tire company that recycles old tires into speed strips and playground rubber matting.

Re-refined Oil QUICK FACTS Re-refined oil is the same quality as virgin oil and carries the API seal of certification. Re-refined oil is the same quality as virgin oil and carries the API seal of certification. It takes 1 gal of used oil to make 2½ qts of re- refined oil. It takes 42 gals of crude to make the same 2½ qts of virgin oil. It takes 1 gal of used oil to make 2½ qts of re- refined oil. It takes 42 gals of crude to make the same 2½ qts of virgin oil. Recycling oil, could save the US 1.3M bbls/day. Recycling oil, could save the US 1.3M bbls/day. Since 2004 Fleet Services has used 6.0K+ gals of re-refined oil. Since 2004 Fleet Services has used 6.0K+ gals of re-refined oil.

Synthetic Transmission Fluid & Gear Oil Synthetic transmission fluid has extended service intervals 3 x’s that of normal fluid, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. Synthetic transmission fluid has extended service intervals 3 x’s that of normal fluid, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. Synthetic gear oil is the only gear lube now used for all vehicles, reducing down time and improving lubrication. Synthetic gear oil is the only gear lube now used for all vehicles, reducing down time and improving lubrication. Antifreeze is collected and sent to recycling. Antifreeze is collected and sent to recycling.

Ultra Low Sulfur / Bio- Diesel QUICK FACT – ULSD has 30 x’s less sulfur. Sulfur is a major cause of particulate emissions. QUICK FACT – ULSD has 30 x’s less sulfur. Sulfur is a major cause of particulate emissions. UCSD switched to ULSD 2 yrs before mandated. UCSD switched to ULSD 2 yrs before mandated UCSD switched to B-20 bio-diesel (20% soy / 80% ULSD), pumping over 500K gals UCSD switched to B-20 bio-diesel (20% soy / 80% ULSD), pumping over 500K gals. ULSD/B20 has reduced CO2 by over 1.6 million lbs and reduced reliance on foreign oil. ULSD/B20 has reduced CO2 by over 1.6 million lbs and reduced reliance on foreign oil. 20% less hydrocarbons 16% less carbon dioxide

Cleaner Diesel To clean diesel emissions, Fleet Services has installed “Diesel Particulate Filters” on 27 vehicles reducing particulate emissions by 86%. To clean diesel emissions, Fleet Services has installed “Diesel Particulate Filters” on 27 vehicles reducing particulate emissions by 86%. Purchased particulate cleaning system to clean filters onsite, reducing down time and costs. Purchased particulate cleaning system to clean filters onsite, reducing down time and costs.

Cleaner Diesel Before DPF After DPF Before DPF After DPF

Hybrids 42 Toyota Prius Hybrids 42 Toyota Prius Hybrids 13 Ford Escape Hybrids 13 Ford Escape Hybrids

E 85 Vehicles 1 Chevrolet Uplander 1 Chevrolet Uplander 1 Dodge Grand Caravan 1 Dodge Grand Caravan 1 Chevrolet Tahoe 1 Chevrolet Tahoe

Alternative Fuel Vehicles 3 Dedicated CNG Buses 3 Dedicated CNG Buses 3 Dedicated CNG Sedans 3 Dedicated CNG Sedans 3 Bi-Fuel Pick Up Trucks 3 Bi-Fuel Pick Up Trucks (CNG & Unleaded)

Electric Utility / NEV Vehicles 171 Utility Carts 171 Utility Carts 137 NEVs 137 NEVs

Electric Vehicles Advantages of NEVs: Cost 3-4¢ / mile vs. over 35-40¢ / mile for gas engines Cost 3-4¢ / mile vs. over 35-40¢ / mile for gas engines Have zero tailpipe emissions Have zero tailpipe emissions Unleaded fuel usage has been reduced by over 11,000 gallons in calendar year 2008 Unleaded fuel usage has been reduced by over 11,000 gallons in calendar year 2008 Less maintenance costs Less maintenance costs Very efficient for on-campus support and services Very efficient for on-campus support and services Legal to drive on roads posted 35 MPH or less Legal to drive on roads posted 35 MPH or less Most charging is at night when electric load is low Most charging is at night when electric load is low 3 “fast chargers” on campus, decreasing charging time and increasing range and utilization 3 “fast chargers” on campus, decreasing charging time and increasing range and utilization

Greenline Biodiesel Bus Greenline Biodiesel Bus  Student/faculty/staff/Caterpillar research project.  Students and faculty from engineering, science, and social sciences.  FM, T&PS, Corporate Relations staff.

Greenline Shuttle Launch Even refueling the Greenline is sustainable as we use PV to provide the power for the pump to operate. Even refueling the Greenline is sustainable as we use PV to provide the power for the pump to operate. Operates on Hillcrest-LaJolla route. Operates on Hillcrest-LaJolla route. Engine donated by Caterpillar, Inc. Engine donated by Caterpillar, Inc. Will use 99% blend of bio-diesel. Will use 99% blend of bio-diesel.

Early 2010 / UCSD CNG Station

CNG Station Site Lot 703 East Campus Utility Plant

The Future Continue to implement vision and goals: Continue to implement vision and goals: Install more renewable energy infrastructure to support electric fleet: Install more renewable energy infrastructure to support electric fleet:  Charging stations + PV panels.  Wind sharing…wind energy is available at night when most charging is done.  Fuel cells using methane for electricity. methane for electricity.  Vehicle to grid.

The Future Increase number of hybrids on campus Increase number of hybrids on campus Add next generation of plug- in hybrids to fleet Add next generation of plug- in hybrids to fleet Purchase more NEVs for inter campus use, eventually add full speed electric vehicles Purchase more NEVs for inter campus use, eventually add full speed electric vehicles Transition diesel fleet to CNG Transition diesel fleet to CNG  HCNG as stepping stone to hydrogen vehicles…Hydrogen Highway

The Future Support research in renewable bio-fuels made from algae and switch grass. Support research in renewable bio-fuels made from algae and switch grass. Partner on a hydrogen fuel cell all electric full speed vehicle. Partner on a hydrogen fuel cell all electric full speed vehicle. Develop and implement a hydrogen fuelling station in addition to the CNG station. Develop and implement a hydrogen fuelling station in addition to the CNG station. Research development of very efficient solar panels for electric vehicles to reduce or eliminate the need for recharging Research development of very efficient solar panels for electric vehicles to reduce or eliminate the need for recharging

Thank you!