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Finding a vehicle that suites your needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can access WA DES full list of available vehicles and cost here DES CARS<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nElectric Vehicle Benefits<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\nElectric vehicles offer zero tailpipe emissions, lower fuel costs, and reduced maintenance. They are ideal for short-range trips and contribute to a cleaner environment for the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Natural Gas Vehicle Advantages<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\nNatural gas vehicles provide lower emissions compared to gasoline vehicles and can be a cost-effective alternative. They are suitable for various applications, including fleet vehicles and buses, within the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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When selecting a vehicle for your departments needs you will need to keep in mind if an Electric Vehicle or Natural Gas Vehicle is a better option. As a State University, we are federally mandated to reduce our petroleum consumption by adopting new vehicle technology. Electric vehicles are just one of the many new and exciting ways Eastern Washington University can help lead the fight against climate change. However, our location, and climate can make it difficult to use an electric vehicle for university needs so please keep this in mind when selecting a vehicle. At this time EWU Cheney campus is limited on EV Charging Stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nForms and Documents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
New and Used Passenger Vehicle Approval Request \u2013 DES Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWA State Executive Order 21-04 \u2013 Zero Emissions Vehicles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nDES SEEP Electric Vehicle Purchase Exemption Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nDES Contract Vehicle Menu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nVehicle Maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFleet Services and Repairs | Department of Enterprise Services (DES)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nServices for Agency-Owned Vehicles | Department of Enterprise Services (DES)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nTraining Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDES has several training videos available here – DES Fleet Vehicle Training Videos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAgency Transportation Officer (ATO)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe Agency Transportation Officer (ATO) oversees and assists with transportation issues for their respective agency personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An ATO may be dedicated full time to these duties, or part time, depending on the size of the agency or organization. The ATO:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Oversees agency travel and compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Submits Passenger Vehicle Approval Forms and help departments with monthly and annual reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Serves as the liaison between the agency and DES Fleet Operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ensures their agency receives vital information in a timely manner<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Attend Fleet trainings and meetings on a periodic basis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
EWU’s ATO is Diana Zartman, Procurement Manager, Contracts and Procurement Department<\/strong>
Email<\/strong> – For any inquiries or assistance, please reach out to us email at purchasing@ewu.edu<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nCall<\/strong> – If you prefer to speak with someone directly, feel free to call Diana at 509-359-6989<\/p>\n\n\n\nVisit<\/strong> – Procurement Department is located at 218 Tawanka Hall, Cheney, WA 99004<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nInsurance Policies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe ATO will work with you and Risk Management to complete required training and insurance information<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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You can access WA DES full list of available vehicles and cost here DES CARS<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Electric vehicles offer zero tailpipe emissions, lower fuel costs, and reduced maintenance. They are ideal for short-range trips and contribute to a cleaner environment for the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Natural gas vehicles provide lower emissions compared to gasoline vehicles and can be a cost-effective alternative. They are suitable for various applications, including fleet vehicles and buses, within the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n When selecting a vehicle for your departments needs you will need to keep in mind if an Electric Vehicle or Natural Gas Vehicle is a better option. As a State University, we are federally mandated to reduce our petroleum consumption by adopting new vehicle technology. Electric vehicles are just one of the many new and exciting ways Eastern Washington University can help lead the fight against climate change. However, our location, and climate can make it difficult to use an electric vehicle for university needs so please keep this in mind when selecting a vehicle. At this time EWU Cheney campus is limited on EV Charging Stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WA State Executive Order 21-04 \u2013 Zero Emissions Vehicles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n DES SEEP Electric Vehicle Purchase Exemption Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n DES Contract Vehicle Menu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fleet Services and Repairs | Department of Enterprise Services (DES)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Services for Agency-Owned Vehicles | Department of Enterprise Services (DES)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n DES has several training videos available here – DES Fleet Vehicle Training Videos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Agency Transportation Officer (ATO) oversees and assists with transportation issues for their respective agency personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An ATO may be dedicated full time to these duties, or part time, depending on the size of the agency or organization. The ATO:<\/p>\n\n\n\n EWU’s ATO is Diana Zartman, Procurement Manager, Contracts and Procurement Department<\/strong> Call<\/strong> – If you prefer to speak with someone directly, feel free to call Diana at 509-359-6989<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visit<\/strong> – Procurement Department is located at 218 Tawanka Hall, Cheney, WA 99004<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ATO will work with you and Risk Management to complete required training and insurance information<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Eastern Washington University’s Vehicle Services Program is committed to providing sustainable transportation solutions through purchasing or leasing vehicles with WA Department of Enterprise Services. You will find information on benefits of electric and natural gas vehicles, process for requesting a vehicle, required training and documents on this site. Our program supports eco-friendly choices, contributing to … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":45585,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"wpo365_audiences":[],"wpo365_private":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-35889","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35889"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/45585"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35889"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35889\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35901,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35889\/revisions\/35901"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Electric Vehicle Benefits<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Natural Gas Vehicle Advantages<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nForms and Documents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
New and Used Passenger Vehicle Approval Request \u2013 DES Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nVehicle Maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nTraining Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAgency Transportation Officer (ATO)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Email<\/strong> – For any inquiries or assistance, please reach out to us email at purchasing@ewu.edu<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nInsurance Policies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n