City of Los Angeles - Purchase of CNG Street Sweepers

Contract Number
01025
MSRC Award
$51,459.00
Project Background

The City of Los Angeles purchased three (3) compressed natural gas street sweepers. The vehicles are used in the Los Angeles Harbor area, and were purchased in lieu of diesel vehicles. The sweepers purchased by the City are Elgin Eagle vehicles, and are equipped with the Cummins B5.9 195-horsepower dedicated CNG engine. The engines are certifed at the California Air Resources Board Optional NOx standard of 2.5 g/bhp-hr; this is compared to the typical diesel emission level of 4.4 g/bhp-hr. The vehicles have an anticipated life of seven (7) years.

Emission Tons CO Annual
0.00
Emission Tons CO Total
0.00
Emission Tons NOX Annual
0.00
Emission Tons PM Annual
0.00
Emission Tons PM Total
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Annual
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Total
0.00
Project Cost Description

606507.00

Project Implementation

The entire South Coast AQMD benefits from reductions in ozone precursor emissions.

Project Results Description

The emission reductions attributable to this project are as follows: Oxides of Nitrogen: 0.117 ton reduced annually.

Project Status Description

The Final Report includes a Scope of Work, Emission Calculations, Summary and Conclusions, and Recommendations.

Project Year
2000
Summary Approved
No
Total Project Cost
$606,507.00
Co Funding Amount
$0.00
Project Category
On / Off Road New Vehicles Purchase
Contractor Address
201 N. Figueroa Street Room 200
Contractor Agency
City of Los Angeles Environmental Affairs Department
Contractor City
Los Angeles
Contractor Contact
Gretchen Hardison
Contractor Country
United States of America
Contractor State
CA
Contractor Phone
213-978-0852
Contractor ID
1025
Contractor Zip
90012
Co Participants
Three City of Los Angeles departments participated in this project: The Environmental Affairs Department; General Services Department, and Bureau of Street Services.
Final Approval Date
Final Report Approved
No