Originally published September 4 2005
Pennsylvania governor explores alternative engergy for vehicles
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
The governor of Pennsylvania has launched a project to explore the use of alternative fuel vehicles.
"While rising energy costs are affecting all Pennsylvanians, the commonwealth is looking at ways to conserve energy and reduce its costs," Governor Rendell said.
Like Pennsylvania, each state has to do its part to encourage alternate energy development and to help the U.S. reduce its dependence o�n foreign oil.
"Embracing alternative-fuel and hybrid vehicles that are more efficient can make Pennsylvania a market leader for a whole new generation of environmentally friendly vehicles that help to clean the air and save money at a time when fuel costs continue to rise and remain high."
General Services Secretary James P. Creedon and Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty, along with state Rep. Daylin Leach of Montgomery County, unveiled the pilot program during an alternative-fuel vehicle display at the Capitol.
"As Pennsylvania continues to feel the pressure of rising gasoline prices, it becomes even more important for us to look at the use of alternative-fuel vehicles," Creedon said.
"This pilot program is a good first step that will allow us to evaluate issues such as the total cost of ownership, efficiency of operation and environmental benefit before we invest or commit full-scale to this new technology."
-- Increase purchase amount to 50 vehicles for the 2008 model year, as long as the total cost of ownership does not exceed the average total cost of ownership of the rest of the conventional DGS fleet.
"Alternative fuels are cleaner than conventional fuels, emitting little or no particulate matter, less carbon monoxide and fewer pollutants that contribute to ground-level ozone, or smog," McGinty said.
The benefits are a healthier environment, enhanced homeland security and greater financial savings."
Alternative fuels include compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, liquid propane gas, ethanol, methanol, hydrogen, coal-derived liquid fuels and fuels derived from biological materials.
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