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2008 Preferred Purchases List
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Fleet Fuel Standards
The following lists have been compiled by UConn's Office of Environmental Policy based on available vehicles from the University's contracted vendors, as well as according to Connecticut Legislation passed in 2007 under PA-242. This Public Act requires that state vehicle purchases to be in the top third of their class for city-based gas mileage and that fifty per cent of these shall be an alternative fueled, hybrid electric or plug-in electric vehicle.
The list of preferred vehicles was determined by using estimates of EPA fuel economy (city mpg) and emission standards. The Office of Environmental Policy has highlighted its recommended choice for each class based on evaluation of all criteria.
Subcompact Cars (top third = 20+ mpg)
| Make | Model | City mpg | Highway mpg | EPA Air Score* | EPA GHG Score** | GHG Emissions (tons/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda | Civic Manual 1.8L | 26 | 34 | 7 | 8 | 6.3 |
| Chevy | Cobalt XFE | 25 | 36 | 7 | 8 | 6.3 |
| Honda | Civic Auto | 25 | 36 | 7 | 8 | 6.3 |
| Chevy | Aveo 5 Manual | 24 | 34 | 6 | 8 | 6.8 |
| Chevy | Cobalt Manual (2.2L) | 24 | 33 | 6 | 8 | 6.8 |
| Honda | Civic CNG | 24 | 36 | 9.5 | 9 | 5.4 |
| Chevy | Aveo 5 Auto | 23 | 32 | 6 | 8 | 7.1 |
| Nissan | Altima Coup Auto (2.5L) | 23 | 31 | 7 | 8 | 7.1 |
| Nissan | Altima Manual (2.5L) | 23 | 32 | 7 | 8 | 7.1 |
| Chevy | Cobalt Manual (2L) | 22 | 30 | 6 | 7 | 7.3 |
| Chevy | Cobalt Auto (2.2L) | 22 | 31 | 7 | 8 | 7.1 |
| Chevy | Cobalt Auto (2.4L) | 22 | 31 | 6 | 8 | 7.3 |
| Chevy | Cobal Manual (2.4L) | 22 | 32 | 6 | 8 | 7.1 |
| Honda | Civic Manual 2.0L | 21 | 29 | 6 | 7 | 7.7 |
Compact Cars (top third = 21+ mpg)
| Make | Model | City mpg | Highway mpg | EPA Air Score* | EPA GHG Score** | GHG Emissions (tons/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda | Civic Hybrid | 40 | 45 | 9.5 | 10 | 4.4 |
| Chevy | Aveo Manual | 24 | 34 | 7 | 8 | 6.8 |
| Ford | Focus Auto | 24 | 33 | 7 | 8 | 6 .6 |
| Ford | Focus Manual | 24 | 35 | 7 | 8 | 6.6 |
| Chevy | Aveo Auto | 23 | 32 | 7 | 8 | 7.1 |
| Honda | Accord Coupe Manual (2.4L) | 22 | 31 | 7 | 9 | 7.3 |
| Honda | Accord Coupe Auto (2.4L) | 21 | 30 | 7 | 8 | 7.7 |
Midsize Cars (top third = 21+ mpg)
| Make | Model | City mpg | Highway mpg | EPA Air Score* | EPA GHG Score** | GHG Emissions (tons/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan | Alitma Hybrid | 35 | 33 | 9.5 | 9 | 5.4 |
| Nissan | Versa AV (1.8L) | 27 | 33 | 7 | 8 | 6.3 |
| Nissan | Versa Manual | 26 | 31 | 7 | 8 | 6.6 |
| Nissan | Sentra Auto (2.0L) | 25 | 33 | 7 | 8 | 6.6 |
| Chevy | Malibu Hybrid | 24 | 32 | 6 | 7 | 6.8 |
| Dodge | Caliber Manual (1.8L) | 24 | 29 | 5 | 6 | 7.1 |
| Nissan | Sentra Manual (2.0L) | 24 | 31 | 7 | 8 | 6.8 |
| Nissan | Sentra Auto (2.5L) | 24 | 30 | 6 | 7 | 7.1 |
| Nissan | Versa Auto (1.8L) | 24 | 32 | 7 | 8 | 6.8 |
| Dodge | Caliber Auto (2.0L) | 23 | 27 | 6 | 7 | 7.7 |
| Dodge | Caliber Manual (2.4L) | 23 | 29 | 7 | 7 | 7.3 |
| Nissan | Altima Auto (2.5L) | 23 | 31 | 6 | 8 | 7.1 |
| Nissan | Altima Manual (2.5L) | 23 | 32 | 7 | 8 | 7.1 |
| Chevy | Malibu Automatic (S6) (2.4L) | 22 | 32 | 6 | 7 | 6.8 |
| Chevy | Malibu Auto (2.4L) | 22 | 30 | 7 | 6 | 7.3 |
| Chevy | Classic (2.2L) | 21 | 31 | 6 | 7 | 7.3 |
| Dodge | Avenger (2.4L) | 21 | 30 | 7 | 7 | 7.7 |
| Dodge | Caliber Auto (2.4) | 21 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Dodge | Caliber AWD | 21 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 8.3 |
| Nissan | Sentra Manual (2.5L) | 21 | 29 | 6 | 7 | 7.7 |
Large Cars (top third = 18+ mpg)
| Make | Model | City mpg | Highway mpg | EPA Air Score* | EPA GHG Score** | GHG Emissions (tons/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda | Accord Manual (2.4L) | 22 | 31 | 7 | 7 | 7.3 |
| Honda | Accord Auto (2.4L) | 21 | 31 | 7 | 7 | 7.7 |
| Honda | Accord Auto (3.5L) | 19 | 29 | 7 | 6 | 8.3 |
| Chevy | Impala Auto (3.5L) | 18 | 29 | 9.5 | 6 | 8.3 |
| Chevy | Impala FFV natural gas (3.5L) | 18 | 29 | 6 | 8 | 8.3 |
| Chevy | Impala FFV natural gas (3.9L) | 18 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 8.7 |
| Dodge | Charger Auto (2.7L) | 18 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 8.7 |
| Ford | Taurus FWD | 18 | 28 | 9.5 | 7 | 8.3 |
| Mercury | Sable FWD | 18 | 28 | 9.5 | 6 | 8.3 |
Wagons (top third = 27+ mpg)
| Make | Model | City mpg | Highway mpg | EPA Air Score* | EPA GHG Score** | GHG Emissions (tons/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda | Fit Manual | 28 | 34 | 6 | 8 | 5.9 |
| Honda | Fit Auto | 27 | 34 | 6 | 9 | 6.1 |
| Honda | Fit A-S5 | 27 | 33 | 6 | 8 | 6.3 |
2WD Trucks (top third = 16+ mpg)
| Make | Model | City mpg | Highway mpg | EPA Air Score* | EPA GHG Score** | GHG Emissions (tons/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | Ranger Pickup 2WD Manual (2.3L) | 21 | 26 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| Ford | Ranger Pickup 2WD Auto (2.3L) | 19 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 8.7 |
| Nissan | Frontier 2WD Manual (2.5L) | 19 | 23 | 7 | 6 | 8.7 |
| Chevy | Colorado Auto (2.9L) | 18 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 9.2 |
| Chevy | Colorado Manual (2.9L) | 18 | 24 | 7 | 5 | 9.2 |
| Chevy | Colorado Crew Cab 2WD Auto (2.9L) | 18 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 9.2 |
| Chevy | Colorado Crew Cab 2WD Manual (2.9L) | 18 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 9.2 |
| GMC | Canyon 2WD Auto 2.9L | 18 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 9.2 |
| GMC | Canyon 2WD Manual (2.9L) | 18 | 24 | 7 | 5 | 9.2 |
| GMC | Canyon Crew Cab 2WD Auto (2.9L) | 18 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 9.2 |
| GMC | Canyon Crew Cab 2WD Manual (2.9L) | 18 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 9.2 |
| Nissan | Frontier 2WD Auto (2.5L) | 17 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 9.6 |
| Chevy | Colorado Auto 3.7L | 16 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10.2 |
| Chevy | Colorado Crew Cab 2WD Auto (3.7L) | 16 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10.2 |
| Dodge | Dakota Pickup 2WD Manual (3.7L) | 16 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 10.2 |
| Dodge | Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD Manual (3.7L) | 16 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 10.8 |
| Ford | Ranger Pickup 2WD Manual (3.0L) | 16 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10.2 |
| GMC | Canyon 2WD Auto (3.7L) | 16 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10.2 |
| GMC | Canyon Crew Cab 2WD Auto (3.7L) | 16 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10.2 |
| Nissan | Frontier 2WD Manual (4.0L) | 16 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 10.8 |
4WD Trucks (top third = 15+ mpg)
| Make | Model | City mpg | Highway mpg | EPA Air Score* | EPA GHG Score** | GHG Emissions (tons/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevy | Colorado 4WD Auto (2.9L) | 17 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 9.6 |
| GMC | Canyon 4WD Auto (2.9L) | 17 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 9.6 |
| Chevy | Colorado 4WD Manual (2.9L) | 16 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10.2 |
| GMC | Canyon 4WD Manual (2.9L) | 16 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10.2 |
| Chevy | Colorado 4WD Auto (3.7L) | 15 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10.8 |
| Chevy | Colorado Cab Chassis inc 4WD | 15 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 10.8 |
| Chevy | Colorado Crew Cab 4WD | 15 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 10.8 |
| Dodge | Dakota Pickup 4WD Manual (3.7L) | 15 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 11.4 |
| Ford | Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual (3L) | 15 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 10.8 |
| Ford | Ranger Pickup 4WD Manual (4L) | 15 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 11.4 |
| GMC | Canyon 4WD Auto (3.7L) | 15 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10.8 |
| GMC | Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 4WD | 15 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 10.8 |
| GMC | Canyon Crew Cab 4WD | 15 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 10.8 |
| Honda | Ridgeline Truck 4WD | 15 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 10.8 |
| Nissan | Frontier Manual | 15 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 10.8 |
2WD SUVs (top third = 18+ mpg)
| Make | Model | City mpg | Highway mpg | EPA Air Score* | EPA GHG Score** | GHG Emissions (tons/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | Escape Hybrid FWD | 34 | 30 | 9.5 | 9 | 5.7 |
| Mercury | Marnier Hybrid FWD | 34 | 30 | 9.5 | 9 | 5.7 |
| Chevy | HHR FWD Auto (2.2L) | 22 | 30 | 7 | 7 | 7.3 |
| Chevy | HHR FWD Auto (2.4L) | 22 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 7.7 |
| Chevy | HHR Panel FWD Auto (2.2L) | 22 | 30 | 7 | 7 | 7.3 |
| Chevy | HHR Panel FWD Auto (2.4L) | 22 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 7.7 |
| Ford | Escape FWD Manual (2.3L) | 22 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 7.7 |
| Nissan | Rogue FWD | 22 | 27 | 6 | 7 | 7.7 |
| Chevy | HHR FWD Manual (2.0L) | 21 | 29 | 6 | 7 | 7.7 |
| Chevy | HHR FWD Manual (2.2L) | 21 | 30 | 7 | 7 | 7.7 |
| Chevy | Tahoe 1500 Hybrid 2WD 8cyl | 21 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 8.7 |
| GMC | Yukon 1500 Hybrid 2WD | 21 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 8.7 |
| Chevy | HHR FWD Manual (2.4L) | 20 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Chevy | HHR Panel FWD Manual 2.2L | 20 | 30 | 7 | 7 | 7.7 |
| Chevy | HHR Panel FWD Manual (2.4L) | 20 | 29 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Ford | Escape FWD Auto (2.3L) | 20 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 8.3 |
| Honda | CR-V 2WD | 20 | 27 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Honda | Element 2WD Automatic | 20 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 8.3 |
| Chevy | HHR FWD Auto (2.0L) | 19 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 8.3 |
| Mercury | Marnier FWD (2.3L) | 19 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 8.7 |
4WD SUVs (top third = 18+ mpg)
| Make | Model | City mpg | Highway mpg | EPA Air Score* | EPA GHG Score** | GHG Emissions (tons/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | Escape Hybrid 4WD | 29 | 27 | 9.5 | 8 | 6.6 |
| Mercury | Marnier Hybrid 4WD | 29 | 27 | 9.5 | 8 | 6.6 |
| Nissan | Rogue AWD | 21 | 26 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Chevy | Tahoe 1500 Hybrid 4WD | 20 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 9.2 |
| GMC | Yukon 1500 Hybrid 4WD | 20 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 9.2 |
| Honda | CR-V 4WD | 20 | 26 | 7 | 6 | 8.3 |
| Ford | Escape 4WD Auto 2.3L | 19 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 8.7 |
| Honda | Element 4WD Auto | 19 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 8.7 |
| Mercury | Mariner 4WD Auto 2.3L | 19 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 8.7 |
| Honda | Element 4WD Manual | 18 | 23 | 6 | 6 | 9.2 |
2015 Paris Climate Conference Hub
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The University of Connecticut sent twelve students, four faculty, and two representatives from the Office of Environmental Policy to Paris for events relating to the COP21 Climate Summit. This cohort of students, staff, and faculty will attend several climate change related events and programs including the Global Landscapes Forum, EarthUniversity, and Solutions COP21.
In Response to COP21
Blogs from UConn@COP21 inspired plenty of comments, emails and tweets from colleagues and friends, and even lengthier reflections from a few of our readers.
Meet the Students
Click here to check out profiles of the students that traveled to Paris with UConn.
Faculty Highlights
Mark Urban, faculty co-chair of UConn @COP21 recently co-authored an article for The New York Times:
T-Shirt Weather in the Arctic (with UConn video), Published by The New York Times, February 5th, 2016
UConn@COP21 News and Blogs
Climate Change, the Supreme Court and Presidential Politics, Published by OEP Blog, February 18th, 2016
Reflections on COP21, Published by OEP Blog, January 13th, 2016
#COP 21: A Student's Perspective, Published by NextGenClimate, December 16th, 2015
Thoughts from Paris, Published by OEP Blog, December 11th, 2015
UConn's Return from COP21, Published by The Daily Campus, December 11th, 2015
UConn Travels to Paris, Published by The Daily Campus, December 7th, 2015
Bonjour from UConn@COP21 Published by OEP Blog, December 4th, 2015
UConn Co-Sponsored Events in Paris
