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6.D. - Page 9 of 30 <br />GLOSSARY1 <br />Greenhouse Gases (GHG): Any of various gaseous compounds, such as carbon dioxide <br />and methane, that absorb infrared radiation and trap heat in the atmosphere contributing to <br />the greenhouse effect and global warming. <br />Government fleet: All vehicles owned or leased by a government entity for use by <br />government employees including administrative, maintenance, police and emergency <br />personnel. <br />• Fossil —Fueled Vehicles <br />o PZEVs: 100 percent fossil -fueled, internal combustion engine (ICE), Partial Zero <br />Emission Vehicles which are Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicles that also have <br />additional technology, such that their emissions are similar to a non -plug-in hybrid, <br />such as the Honda Civic, the Ford Fiesta, and the Subaru Crosstrek. <br />o AT PZEVs: Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicles, which include <br />non -plug-in hybrids, such as the Honda Accord Hybrid, the Toyota Camry Hybrid, and <br />the Ford Fusion. <br />• Electric Vehicles <br />o Enhanced AT PZEVs: Enhanced Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions <br />Vehicles which include plug-in hybrid electric vehicles such as the Toyota Prius <br />Prime, the Chevrolet Volt, and the Ford Fusion Energi. <br />o ZEVs: Zero Emission Vehicles which include plug-in electric vehicles such as the <br />Tesla Model 3, the Chevrolet Bolt, the Hyundai Ioniq, and electric carts. <br />BACKGROUND <br />California is a leader in trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) associated with global <br />heating. Forty percent of California's greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation <br />sector. In San Mateo County, the contribution from transportation is even higher at 60 percent, <br />the largest contributor being solo driving.2 Local government vehicle fleets are a relatively small <br />part of that sector; however, the Grand Jury believes they are important in terms of setting an <br />example for private industry and individuals to follow. <br />' Definitions based on California Environmental Protection Agency, Air Resources Board, Frequently Asked <br />Questions: The California Zero Emission Vehicle Regulation, July 2011. <br />https://www.arb.ca. _op v/mspro /g zeyprog/factsheets/zev_fs.pdf <br />2 Time to Act on Climate Change, Twenty-second Annual Report. www.SustainableSatiMateo.org <br />2018-2019 San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury 2 <br />79 <br />