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The City of Orlando’s first hybrid vehicles are
ready to hit the streets. On Tuesday, September 23rd, the City
will officially place five Ford Escape Hybrids into service as
part of its sustainability program, “Greenworks Orlando.” The
Escapes will be used in the Public Works Department as
supervisor vehicles. Staff will use the hybrid vehicles to
perform service calls and make deliveries to residents.
Beyond a positive environmental impact, the new
vehicles will also save the City money. The fuel cost for the
new hybrids is about half compared to the vehicles they are
replacing. Additionally, the hybrid vehicles retain more of
their value. This means that the City will be able to make more
money at auction when they sell the hybrids in the future. More
hybrids will be put into service beginning in early 2009.
Mayor Dyer will be working along with the Solid
Waste Division and Fleet. The Mayor will deliver new recycle
bins to a resident in Lake Nona using the City’s first hybrid
Ford Escape and play a part in the process of receiving a new
vehicle and putting it into service.
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