Fleet Transportation
Fleet transportation is a relatively small component of Bowdoin's CO2 emissions. Bowdoin is making efforts to green our vehicles, incorporating the Toyota Prius, Highlander Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid, and a GEM electric vehicle into the fleet, along with golf carts and Suzuki mini-trucks. In addition, Bowdoin has added two hybrid vehicles to its long term rental vehicle pool.
We hope to continue the move to more hybrid electric, electric and high miles per gallon vehicles as older vehicles are rotated out of the fleet. Other efforts include fueling the Grounds Department’s diesel powered maintenance tractors with B-20 bio-diesel during the summer months, and maintaining a no-idling policy for all of our fleet vehicles.
For information about carpooling; student shuttle service; access to public transportation that services Bowdoin; student use of fleet vehicles; and Bowdoin’s Yellow Bike Club, check out our Alternative Transportation site.