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1 online resource (ii, 48 pages) : illustrations |
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"June 2009." |
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"GAO-09-493." |
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Title from title screen (GAO, viewed July 22, 2009). |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
The U.S. transportation sector relies almost exclusively on oil; as a result, it causes about a third of the nation's greenhouse gas emissions. Advanced technology vehicles powered by alternative fuels, such as electricity and ethanol, are one way to reduce oil consumption. The federal government set a goal for federal agencies to use plug-in hybrid electric vehicles--vehicles that run on both gasoline and batteries charged by connecting a plug into an electric power source--as they become available at a reasonable cost. This goal is on top of other requirements agencies must meet for conserving energy. In response to a request, GAO examined the (1) potential benefits of plug-ins, (2) factors affecting the availability of plug-ins, and (3) challenges to incorporating plug-ins into the federal fleet. GAO reviewed literature on plug-ins, federal legislation, and agency policies and interviewed federal officials, experts, and industry stakeholders, including auto and battery manufacturers. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: Internet from GAO web site. Address as of 6/28/23: https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-09-493 ; current access available via PURL. |
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Government vehicles -- United States.
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Government vehicles -- United States -- Finance.
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Hybrid electric vehicles -- Purchasing -- Government policy -- United States.
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Voitures de fonction -- États-Unis.
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Voitures de fonction -- États-Unis -- Finances.
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Véhicules hybrides -- Achat -- Politique gouvernementale -- États-Unis.
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Government vehicles. (OCoLC)fst00945644
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Government vehicles -- Finance. (OCoLC)fst00945650
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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Government agencies.
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Fleet management.
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Vehicle operations.
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Hybrid vehicles.
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Electric vehicles.
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Purchasing.
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Finance.
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Policy.
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Transportation policy.
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Plug-in vehicles offer potential benefits, but high costs and limited information could hinder integration into the federal fleet |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
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GA 1.13:GAO-09-493 |
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