Dive Brief:
- Orlando, FL, added five compressed natural gas (CNG) sanitation trucks to its fleet.
- The trucks are the latest vehicles in the city’s growing roster of hybrid and alternative transportation, part of Orlando’s plan to reduce emissions and reduce fuel consumption.
- Mayor Buddy Dyer touted Orlando as the "greenest" city and fleet in the southeast part of the US; the “green” fleet is comprised of 36 CNG, electric, and hybrid vehicles.
Dive Insight:
Cities across the country are considering adding CNG trucks to their fleets. Not only do the vehicles offer savings in operational costs and repair, but also offer a reduction of emissions from carbon dioxide. The ride is also quieter, an added benefit to the community.
In November, Florida’s Miami-Dade County announced that it will add around 30 hybrid trucks to its fleet, bringing the total number of sanitation trucks in the county to 64.
