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Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Acquisition Requirements

The Commissioner of Administration is required to purchase alternative fuel vehicles capable of operating on alternative fuels that meet or exceed the federal Clean Air Act (CAA) standards, including but not limited to hybrid electric vehicles. Alternative fuels include compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, reformulated gasoline, methanol, ethanol, electricity, and other fuels that meet or exceed the CAA standards. State agency vehicles may be granted a waiver and additional exemptions may apply. (Reference Louisiana Revised Statutes 39:364)