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November 26t'' 2001 <br /> Energy Conservation Programs <br /> Programs that are currently in effect or new upcoming programs. <br /> • Hybrid Cars: The city has purchased hybrid cars for use in and around the city. The city <br /> Of Eugene has recently ordered 2 more. This is of particular importance with increasing <br /> fuel, and maintenance costs of vehicles. <br /> • Annual Emissions Testing and Tune Up Program: We are looking into the possibility of <br /> implementing a vehicle emission inspection/tune up program to aid in the reduction of <br /> airborne pollutants and to insure that the vehicles are running at optimum performance. <br /> This will not only benefit the operators of the vehicles but also help in the reduction of <br /> increasing fuel costs. Part of this program will be scanning the vehicles computer <br /> systems for diagnostic codes. This program shall also be expanded in the future to testing <br /> diesel engine applications which are major pollutant factors to the environment. <br /> • Diagnostic Testing: Look into the possibility of purchasing an engine diagnostic <br /> platform and an opacity meter. These two machines would aid us in the diagnostic <br /> repairs and preventive maintenance of gasoline and diesel vehicles. With this enhanced <br /> performance we would reduce the down time, reduce fuel costs, and have the vehicle <br /> running at optimum emission performance. <br /> <br /> • Oil Analysis: We currently perform oil analysis testing on all the fire trucks on a 6 <br /> monthly basis. We perform this same test on other vehicles as needed. We are looking at <br /> the possibility of performing the oil tests on a six monthly basis for all vehicles. This <br /> process would aid in the analysis of the vehicles and help catch issues before the grow. <br /> Additionally this will ensure that all equipment is operating a t peak performance . <br /> <br />