Vehicles
The state of California owns and operates a fleet of vehicles that range from electric compact vehicles to heavy-duty trucks. Cost and performance, reduction of air emissions, and improved fuel efficiency have been at the forefront of vehicle purchasing decisions, illustrating the state’s commitment to purchasing vehicles with the lowest environmental impacts.
The Statewide Contracts (SCs) for Fleet Vehicles are mandatory for use by all State of California departments.
These contracts include line items for alternative fuel vehicles such as Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHEV), Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCV), Hybrid-Electric Vehicles (HEV), and Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles (CNG).
The following SCs for fleet vehicles offer various automobiles including electric and hybrid vehicles. The Governor’s Executive Order B-16-2012 promotes the procurement of electric and hybrid vehicles due to their reduced impact on the environment during operation as compared to their gasoline-powered counterparts. Executive Order N-19-19 calls on statewide efforts such as fleet implementation of zero-emission vehicles to accelerate progress towards emissions reductions.
Executive Order N-79-20 establishes the goal of the State that 100 percent of in state sales of passenger cars and trucks will be zero-emission by 2035; 100 percent of medium and heavy-duty vehicles be zero-emission for all operations by 2045 where feasible; and drayage trucks and off-road vehicles and equipment by 2035 where feasible.
Zero Emission Transit Buses (ZEBs)
Contract Number Contractor Name
1-20-23-17 A BYD Coach and Bus LLC
1-19-23-17 B New Flyer of America Inc.
1-19-23-17 C Proterra Operating Company Inc.
Zero Emission School Buses (ZEBs)
Contract Number Contractor Name
1-23-23-18A BYD Coach & Bus LLC. dba RIDE Coach & Bus
1-23-23-18B Phoenix Motorcars Leasing LLC dba Phoenix Electric Sales
1-23-23-18C Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc. dba Creative Bus Sales, Inc.
1-23-23-18D A-Z Bus Sales, Inc.
1-23-23-18E The Lion Electric Co. USA Inc.
Alternate Fuel MD/HD Vehicles (ZEVs)
Contract Number Contractor Name
1-23-23-22A Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC
1-23-23-22B Riverview International Trucks, LLC
1-23-23-22C Sacramento Truck Center
1-23-23-22D TEC of California, Inc.
1-23-23-22F XOS Services Inc.
1-23-23-22G Western Truck Parts & Equipment Company, LLC
Vehicles (BEV, PHEV, FCV, HRV, CNG and GAS)
Cars
Contract Number Contractor Name
1-22-23-10A Lithia Nissan of Fresno
1-22-23-10B Ocean Honda
1-22-23-10C Freeway Toyota
1-22-23-10D Winner Chevrolet
1-22-23-10E US Fleet Source
Trucks
Contract Number Contractor Name
1-22-23-20A Lithia Nissan of Fresno
1-22-23-20B Ocean Honda
1-22-23-20C Freeway Toyota
1-22-23-20D Winner Chevrolet
1-22-23-20E Elk Grove Auto
1-22-23-20F Downtown Ford
1-22-23-20G Watsonville Fleet Group
1-22-23-20H CA Car Group
1-22-23-20I Riverview International Trucks
1-22-23-20J Sacramento Truck Center
1-22-23-20K Bonander Truck & Trailer
Vans & SUVs
Contract Number Contractor Name
1-22-23-23A Lithia Nissan of Fresno
1-22-23-23B Ocean Honda
1-22-23-23C Freeway Toyota
1-22-23-23D Winner Chevrolet
1-22-23-23E Elk Grove Auto
1-22-23-23F Downtown Ford
1-22-23-23G Watsonville Fleet Group
1-22-23-23H US Fleet Source
1-22-23-23I CA Car Group
Click on the contract number above to access contract details.
The following evaluation methodology, environmental disclosures, and technical and environmental specifications are incorporated in the state's contract(s) and are linked here for informational purposes only.
Zero-Emission Transit Buses (ZEB’s)
2310-5036 Zero-Emission Transit Bus Specification
2310-4399R2 Zero-Emission Transit Bus Specification
Zero-Emission School Buses (ZEB’s)
2318-0211414 Zero-Emission Type A School Bus Specification
2318-0211414 Zero-Emission Type C & D School Bus Specification
MD/HD Zero Emission Vehicles
Laws
Trucks
Health and Safety Code Section 25215.6 - Lead Wheel Weights
Health and Safety Code Section 43200.1 - Environmental Labeling
Electric & Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
Health and Safety Code Section 25250.51 - Motor Vehicle Brake Friction Materials
Health and Safety Code Section 39719.2 - California Clean Truck, Bus, and Off-Road Vehicle and Equipment Technology Program
California Public Resources Code (PRC), Section 25229 – Assessment of Charging Infrastructure
California PRC, Sections 25722-25724 – State Vehicle Fleet
AB 579 - Schoolbuses: zero-emission vehicles
Regulations
Cars, Vans, & SUVs
California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Section 1961 - Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures - 2004 and Subsequent Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles
California Code of Regulations Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 1, Articles 3.1 - 3.5
Trucks
California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Section 1956.8 - Idle Emission Standards Exhaust Standard
California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Section 1961 - Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures - 2004 and Subsequent Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles
California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Section 1968.2 - Onboard Diagnostic Systems, medium duty engines (OBDII)
California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Section 1971.1 - Onboard Diagnostic Systems, heavy-duty engines (HD OBD)
California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Section 2022 - Diesel Particulate Control
California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Section 2030-32 - Alternative Fuel Retrofit Systems
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 40, Section 86.007-11 - Control of Emissions from New and In-Use Highway Vehicles and Engine
40 CFR § 88.105-94 - Clean-fuel fleet emission standards for heavy-duty engines
Electric & Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Section 1961 - Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures - 2004 and Subsequent Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles
California Code of Regulations Title 13, Section 1962.2 – Zero-Emission Vehicle Standards
California Code of Regulations Title 13, Sections 1963-1963.5 – Advanced Clean Trucks
California Code of Regulations Title 13, Sections 2023 – Innovative Clean Transit
Policy
Cars, Vans, & SUVs
Executive Order B-16-12
Executive Order B-18-12 - Governor's Green Building Initiative
Executive Order N-19-19: Climate Agenda
Management Memo 03-18 - Acquisition of State Vehicles
Management Memo 06-03 - Vehicle Purchase and Leasing
Management Memo 08-04 - Minimum Fuel Economy Standards Policy
Trucks
Management Memo 01-22 - Re-Refined Oil
Management Memo 06-03 - Vehicle Purchase and Leasing
Management Memo 08-04 - Minimum Fuel Economy Standard Policy
Electric & Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
Executive Order N-79-20: Zero-Emission Vehicles
Management Memo 12-03 - Solar Reflective Colors for State Vehicles
California Clean Idle
California Environmental Performance
California On-Road Certification
ToxProof™
- Advanced Clean Cars Program
- Air Resources Board (ARB) Mobile Sources Program Portal
- Alternative Fuel Data Center
- Alternative Fuel Data Center: Laws and Incentives
- CalTrans Authorized Materials List (AML)
- DGS Office of Fleet and Asset Management
- DriveClean Buying Guide
- General Services Administration (GSA): Green Procurement
- GSA Vehicles and Vehicle Products
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership
- School Bus Replacement Program
BUYING TIPS
- Assess your vehicle needs, fuel, and energy availability first. Hybrid or electric vehicles may be a better choice in metropolitan areas where stop and go traffic is apparent.
- Check California Environmental Performance Labels and check California's Drive Clean website for cars that have the highest Global Warming and Smog Rating scores.
- Request manufactures disclose their Global Automotive Declarable Substance List, looking for vehicles that contain the least amount of hazardous substances.
- Look for vehicles that have the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Safe Car 5-Star Safety Rating.
- See if manufacturers offer certified interior textiles and high-efficiency air filters.
- Buy from manufacturers who track their auto parts and materials in the International Material Data System a2-Optimizer.
- Buy from industry leaders participating in programs to lessen environmental impacts.