❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks data on government fleet vehicle purchases in 2004-05, focusing on fuel efficiency and engine types, reflecting concerns about rising oil prices. The answer provides detailed figures and outlines the government's policy shift towards fuel-efficient vehicles.
AnsweredQoN 2642Legislative Council
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In view of the rapidly rising oil prices as a result of global fuel depletion, and further to question without notice No. 547 -
(1) Will the Minister please tell the total number of -
(a) cars;
(b) trucks; and
(c) commercial vehicles,
purchased for the Western Australian Government fleet in the 2004-05 financial year?
(2) How many of the Government fleet vehicles purchased in 2004-05 were -
(a) run on gas; and
(b) run on a duel fuel system?
(3) How many of the Government fleet vehicles purchased in 2004-05 were -
(a) hybrid electric cars; and
(b) ultra fuel-efficient high-pressure diesel injection vehicles, such as the Peugeot 307 HDI?
(4) Of the vehicles other than trucks and commercial vehicles purchased for the Western Australian Government fleet in the 2004-05 financial years, how many were -
(a) 4 cylinder;
(b) 6 cylinder; and
(c) 8 cylinder vehicles?
(5) When did the Government introduce maximum fuel efficiency as a principle criterion in its fleet vehicle procurement?
(1) Will the Minister please tell the total number of -
(a) cars;
(b) trucks; and
(c) commercial vehicles,
purchased for the Western Australian Government fleet in the 2004-05 financial year?
(2) How many of the Government fleet vehicles purchased in 2004-05 were -
(a) run on gas; and
(b) run on a duel fuel system?
(3) How many of the Government fleet vehicles purchased in 2004-05 were -
(a) hybrid electric cars; and
(b) ultra fuel-efficient high-pressure diesel injection vehicles, such as the Peugeot 307 HDI?
(4) Of the vehicles other than trucks and commercial vehicles purchased for the Western Australian Government fleet in the 2004-05 financial years, how many were -
(a) 4 cylinder;
(b) 6 cylinder; and
(c) 8 cylinder vehicles?
(5) When did the Government introduce maximum fuel efficiency as a principle criterion in its fleet vehicle procurement?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
16 November 2005
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training representing the Treasurer
Response time
35 days
(b) trucks; and (c) commercial vehicles, purchased for the Western Australian Government fleet in the 2004-05 financial year?
(c) commercial vehicles, purchased for the Western Australian Government fleet in the 2004-05 financial year?
purchased for the Western Australian Government fleet in the 2004-05 financial year?
(b) run on a duel fuel system?
(b) ultra fuel-efficient high-pressure diesel injection vehicles, such as the Peugeot 307 HDI?
(b) 6 cylinder; and (c) 8 cylinder vehicles?
(c) 8 cylinder vehicles?
(1)(a) 2,385 (b) None (c) 1,551 (2)(a) 258 (b) 24 (3) (a) 20 (b) None (4) (a) 845 (b) 1,538 (c) 2 (5) Government operational vehicles must be fit-for-purpose - they must appropriately be able to do the job required of them. When ordering a replacement vehicle, agencies are expected to choose the most appropriate vehicle for the job at hand - taking account of operational, environmental, safety and financial considerations. The Government has for some time been encouraging the adoption of four-cylinder vehicles, which have lower greenhouse gas output as well as being cheaper to operate. Whereas five years ago only one in five passenger cars bought was a four cylinder, this ratio has improved to one in three in 2004-05. This trend has further accelerated during the current year, with 45% of passenger cars purchased between May and September being four-cylinder models. Agencies are now expected to use four-cylinder cars for their operational fleets except where there exists an operational need for a larger engine.
(2)(a) 258 (b) 24 (3) (a) 20 (b) None (4) (a) 845 (b) 1,538 (c) 2 (5) Government operational vehicles must be fit-for-purpose - they must appropriately be able to do the job required of them. When ordering a replacement vehicle, agencies are expected to choose the most appropriate vehicle for the job at hand - taking account of operational, environmental, safety and financial considerations. The Government has for some time been encouraging the adoption of four-cylinder vehicles, which have lower greenhouse gas output as well as being cheaper to operate. Whereas five years ago only one in five passenger cars bought was a four cylinder, this ratio has improved to one in three in 2004-05. This trend has further accelerated during the current year, with 45% of passenger cars purchased between May and September being four-cylinder models. Agencies are now expected to use four-cylinder cars for their operational fleets except where there exists an operational need for a larger engine.
(4) (a) 845 (b) 1,538 (c) 2 (5) Government operational vehicles must be fit-for-purpose - they must appropriately be able to do the job required of them. When ordering a replacement vehicle, agencies are expected to choose the most appropriate vehicle for the job at hand - taking account of operational, environmental, safety and financial considerations. The Government has for some time been encouraging the adoption of four-cylinder vehicles, which have lower greenhouse gas output as well as being cheaper to operate. Whereas five years ago only one in five passenger cars bought was a four cylinder, this ratio has improved to one in three in 2004-05. This trend has further accelerated during the current year, with 45% of passenger cars purchased between May and September being four-cylinder models. Agencies are now expected to use four-cylinder cars for their operational fleets except where there exists an operational need for a larger engine.
(5) Government operational vehicles must be fit-for-purpose - they must appropriately be able to do the job required of them. When ordering a replacement vehicle, agencies are expected to choose the most appropriate vehicle for the job at hand - taking account of operational, environmental, safety and financial considerations. The Government has for some time been encouraging the adoption of four-cylinder vehicles, which have lower greenhouse gas output as well as being cheaper to operate. Whereas five years ago only one in five passenger cars bought was a four cylinder, this ratio has improved to one in three in 2004-05. This trend has further accelerated during the current year, with 45% of passenger cars purchased between May and September being four-cylinder models. Agencies are now expected to use four-cylinder cars for their operational fleets except where there exists an operational need for a larger engine.
The Government has for some time been encouraging the adoption of four-cylinder vehicles, which have lower greenhouse gas output as well as being cheaper to operate. Whereas five years ago only one in five passenger cars bought was a four cylinder, this ratio has improved to one in three in 2004-05. This trend has further accelerated during the current year, with 45% of passenger cars purchased between May and September being four-cylinder models. Agencies are now expected to use four-cylinder cars for their operational fleets except where there exists an operational need for a larger engine.
(c) commercial vehicles, purchased for the Western Australian Government fleet in the 2004-05 financial year?
purchased for the Western Australian Government fleet in the 2004-05 financial year?
(b) run on a duel fuel system?
(b) ultra fuel-efficient high-pressure diesel injection vehicles, such as the Peugeot 307 HDI?
(b) 6 cylinder; and (c) 8 cylinder vehicles?
(c) 8 cylinder vehicles?
(1)(a) 2,385 (b) None (c) 1,551 (2)(a) 258 (b) 24 (3) (a) 20 (b) None (4) (a) 845 (b) 1,538 (c) 2 (5) Government operational vehicles must be fit-for-purpose - they must appropriately be able to do the job required of them. When ordering a replacement vehicle, agencies are expected to choose the most appropriate vehicle for the job at hand - taking account of operational, environmental, safety and financial considerations. The Government has for some time been encouraging the adoption of four-cylinder vehicles, which have lower greenhouse gas output as well as being cheaper to operate. Whereas five years ago only one in five passenger cars bought was a four cylinder, this ratio has improved to one in three in 2004-05. This trend has further accelerated during the current year, with 45% of passenger cars purchased between May and September being four-cylinder models. Agencies are now expected to use four-cylinder cars for their operational fleets except where there exists an operational need for a larger engine.
(2)(a) 258 (b) 24 (3) (a) 20 (b) None (4) (a) 845 (b) 1,538 (c) 2 (5) Government operational vehicles must be fit-for-purpose - they must appropriately be able to do the job required of them. When ordering a replacement vehicle, agencies are expected to choose the most appropriate vehicle for the job at hand - taking account of operational, environmental, safety and financial considerations. The Government has for some time been encouraging the adoption of four-cylinder vehicles, which have lower greenhouse gas output as well as being cheaper to operate. Whereas five years ago only one in five passenger cars bought was a four cylinder, this ratio has improved to one in three in 2004-05. This trend has further accelerated during the current year, with 45% of passenger cars purchased between May and September being four-cylinder models. Agencies are now expected to use four-cylinder cars for their operational fleets except where there exists an operational need for a larger engine.
(4) (a) 845 (b) 1,538 (c) 2 (5) Government operational vehicles must be fit-for-purpose - they must appropriately be able to do the job required of them. When ordering a replacement vehicle, agencies are expected to choose the most appropriate vehicle for the job at hand - taking account of operational, environmental, safety and financial considerations. The Government has for some time been encouraging the adoption of four-cylinder vehicles, which have lower greenhouse gas output as well as being cheaper to operate. Whereas five years ago only one in five passenger cars bought was a four cylinder, this ratio has improved to one in three in 2004-05. This trend has further accelerated during the current year, with 45% of passenger cars purchased between May and September being four-cylinder models. Agencies are now expected to use four-cylinder cars for their operational fleets except where there exists an operational need for a larger engine.
(5) Government operational vehicles must be fit-for-purpose - they must appropriately be able to do the job required of them. When ordering a replacement vehicle, agencies are expected to choose the most appropriate vehicle for the job at hand - taking account of operational, environmental, safety and financial considerations. The Government has for some time been encouraging the adoption of four-cylinder vehicles, which have lower greenhouse gas output as well as being cheaper to operate. Whereas five years ago only one in five passenger cars bought was a four cylinder, this ratio has improved to one in three in 2004-05. This trend has further accelerated during the current year, with 45% of passenger cars purchased between May and September being four-cylinder models. Agencies are now expected to use four-cylinder cars for their operational fleets except where there exists an operational need for a larger engine.
The Government has for some time been encouraging the adoption of four-cylinder vehicles, which have lower greenhouse gas output as well as being cheaper to operate. Whereas five years ago only one in five passenger cars bought was a four cylinder, this ratio has improved to one in three in 2004-05. This trend has further accelerated during the current year, with 45% of passenger cars purchased between May and September being four-cylinder models. Agencies are now expected to use four-cylinder cars for their operational fleets except where there exists an operational need for a larger engine.
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