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Introducing City of Houston FleetShare

Introducing City of Houston FleetShare. Transportation at the click of a mouse Fleet Answers Webinar December 12, 2013. City of Houston, Fleet Management Department. Leading by example on sustainability.

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Introducing City of Houston FleetShare

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  1. Introducing City of Houston FleetShare Transportation at the click of a mouse Fleet Answers Webinar December 12, 2013 City of Houston, Fleet Management Department

  2. Leading by example on sustainability. • The City has committed and invested in many programs that reduce cost, improve efficiencies and decrease GHG emissions, launching numerous energy efficiency, green building, renewable energy, alternative transportation and waste diversion initiatives • RESULTS: The City has realized a 26% decrease from its 2007 GHG emissions inventory.

  3. FleetShare

  4. FleetShare • First in nation municipal electric vehicle/hybrid car share program • Partner: Zip Car • Smart technology car sharing platform • Self-service on-line registration • Secure vehicle access system • Promotes efficiency and sustainability • Reduced costs over time

  5. What is FleetShare • City of Houston Fleet Share is a revolutionary motor pool system for City government employees. • This state-of-the art scheduling and access system allows employees to make and manage reservations online, and its wireless technology permits drivers to gain access to vehicles without the need to locate keys, contact other personnel for assistance, or enquire as to the current whereabouts of a particular vehicle. • Launched July 2012 • 100 Enrolled Drivers • 25 Vehicles

  6. FleetShare Vehicle Type • 25 Nissan Leafs • 6 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Toyota Prius’ • 17 Toyota Prius’ • 3 Ford Escapes • 1 Ford Expedition • 1 Chevrolet 15-Passenger Van • Total – 53 Vehicles

  7. Making A Reservation Set the date and time you want to pick up and drop off the car

  8. Using FleetShare Drivers are given an access card which locks and unlocks the vehicles when they have an active reservation. A scanner box is secured to the upper driver side windshield.

  9. Seven Locations Vehicle are equipped with RFID garage tags (Be sure you are reserving from the location that you want) City Hall Annex Tranquility, Level 2, Teal/Aqua (Downtown Central Garage) Downtown Library Houston Permit Center, Lot W Municipal Court TranStar Kelley Light-duty Shop 1 Prius

  10. EVSE’s • The City of Houston has a total of 110 EVSE’s • 34 are dedicated for FleetShare vehicles • FleetShare users are responsible for plugging in EV’s upon return • Car Attendant ensures units are charging and ready to go out

  11. Reservations 594 Reservations per Month, From Over 550 Registered Users

  12. Hours Reserved 1,682 Hours per Month (55% Utilization)

  13. Distance Traveled 14,234 Miles per Month

  14. EV Fuel Reduction • Annual Results • 37,000 gal. • $110,000 Gallons of fuel saved assumes that 1% of US electricity generation comes from petroleum and can thus be neglected. The number of kWh used to power the EV, 340 Wh/mile electricity consumption of the EV, and the 28.6 mpg fuel economy of the comparable, conventional vehicle are used in the formula for Gallons of Fuel saved: Gallons of Fuel Saved = (Total kWh Used*1000)/340/28.6

  15. Other Results • Reduced maintenance costs • For all vehicles • Increased Utilization • From about 10% to 55% • Vehicle Reduction • Departments turning over pool vehicles • Leading by example

  16. Questions?

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