Green State Fleet Project

During August 31, 2005 until March 31, 2006, when the State's new vehicle purchase contracts expired, 56 older vehicles were replaced with new vehicles. On a yearly basis and driving equal miles as the older cars, the 56 new cars will provide reductions of: 41,702 pounds of CO2; 422 pounds of CO; 12 pounds of NOx; 223 pounds of particulates; and 15 pounds of hydrocarbons.

Although the new vehicles purchased have improved fuel efficiency, budget constraints precluded the purchase of highly-efficient hybrid vehicles like the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight. Further, the policy was only in effect for seven months after which state agencies were free to purchase any vehicle, regardless of efficiency. The NH Department of Administrative Services is presently formulating new contracts but will continue to implement the fuel efficiency requirements once they are in place.