Zero-emission vehicles*; Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles**; Alternative fuel vehicles; and Hybrid electric vehicles. *Zero-emission vehicle shall have the same meaning as contained in Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 88.102-94. **Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, currently, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation does not have the necessary infrastructure at its facilities. Model Year: 2025 or later; brand new. Model: 15 Passenger Van, Chevrolet Express or similar. GVWR: 9900 lbs. minimum. Height: Total “street-to-top” height shall not exceed 84.6 inches on fully inflated tires, without passengers or cargo. Wheelbase: 135”, minimum, 155”, maximum. Engine: 4.3L gasoline V6 minimum. Fuel injection. Transmission: 5 forward speed automatics, minimum. Rear wheel drive. Steering: Variable Power Assisted rack steering. Brakes: Disc, with anti-lock brake system (ABS) Charging System: Battery and Alternator, appropriate for anticipated load. Tire & Wheels: Shall meet manufacturer’s and Federal FAWR requirements for GVW submitted. Full size spare tire stowed. Air Conditioning: Dual, A/C, OEM front & rear units. Doors: Side and rear swing-out doors, to be opened only from the outside. Locks: Vehicle shall be equipped with standard electric power door locks to be controlled by driver only, except that the front-passenger door-lock can also be operative by front passenger.
