OU’s purchase of green vehicles advances environmental friendliness

OU’s purchase of green vehicles helps advance goal of environmental friendliness


What: Oakland University has welcomed new green vehicles to campus, namely three trucks that emit zero emissions. With a payload capacity of more than 1,000 pounds, they are both functional and environmentally friendly.

Who: Facilities personnel hope to save as much as $2,500 annually on the cost of gas and maintenance for each vehicle. The trucks are able to charge from a standard 110v outlet and boast regenerative breaking and a battery life of 25,000 miles.

Where: Oakland University campus

When: They’re in use on campus now.

Why: As interest grows in environmental sustainability and cost efficiency during economically challenging times, the university is finding and using products that help advance these goals.


For more information, contact Dave Groves at (248) 370-2759 or groves@oakland.edu.