CPFM Environmental Sustainability & Green Fleet Management

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a fleet carbon footprint analysis?

Accepted Answer

To measure and quantify greenhouse gas emissions from fleet operations

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To calculate vehicle depreciation rates

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To determine driver safety scores

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To assess vehicle maintenance costs

Question 2

Which type of vehicle produces zero tailpipe emissions during operation?

Accepted Answer

Battery electric vehicle (BEV)

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Hybrid electric vehicle (HEV)

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Compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle

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Diesel vehicle with particulate filter

Question 3

What does 'idle reduction' mean in the context of fleet sustainability?

Accepted Answer

Minimizing the time vehicles run with the engine on but not moving

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Reducing the number of vehicles in the fleet

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Decreasing driver downtime between assignments

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Lowering posted vehicle speed limits

Question 4

Which alternative fuel is stored under high pressure and commonly used in heavy-duty fleet vehicles such as buses and refuse trucks?

Accepted Answer

Compressed natural gas (CNG)

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Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)

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Biodiesel (B100)

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Ethanol (E85)

Question 5

Which U.S. federal agency is primarily responsible for setting vehicle emissions standards?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Department of Transportation (DOT)

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Question 6

Which metric best standardizes fuel efficiency comparisons across a mixed fleet that includes both conventional and alternative fuel vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe)

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Total fuel cost per year

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Number of fuel fill-ups per vehicle

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Engine displacement in liters

Question 7

What is a 'green fleet' policy primarily focused on?

Accepted Answer

Reducing environmental impact through sustainable vehicle and fuel choices

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Purchasing only green-colored vehicles for high visibility

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Maximizing fleet size to reduce per-unit acquisition costs

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Eliminating all fleet vehicles in favor of public transportation