"I am excited for the arrival of these vehicles and what it will mean for the overall health of the environment."
Michael McAuliffe -
MASSLIVE - September 21, 2009
Every little bit helps! --Ed.
SPRINGFIELD - A city administrator said he will recommend to Mayor Domenic J. Sarno that the city purchase more hybrid vehicles.
Patrick J. Sullivan, executive director of parks, buildings and recreation management, said he will recommend by early October that an additional 20 to 25 hybrids be added to the city's fleet of vehicles over two years.
"I think it's the way to go," Sullivan said.
Last year the city purchased four 2009 Ford Escape Hybrids. Each sports utility vehicle cost $28,300.
Sullivan has been driving one of the Escape Hybrids, which uses no fuel when the driver is stopped in traffic. Last week he said he was getting 23 miles per gallon, compared to 11 miles per gallon from the Ford Expedition he used to drive.
Sullivan said Sarno asked him in July to analyze the hybrid operations. Sullivan said there have been no problems with the vehicles, and that he was pleasantly surprised with the savings in...
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