Orange County Property Appraiser (OCPA) has introduced a fleet of 30 new Toyota Prius vehicles that are to be used by staff members as they travel across Orange County appraising 439,676 parcels.
The company said that the hybrid electronic car would help it positively manage its impact on the environment and community.
Presently company employees use their private vehicles and get reimbursement from the agency for mileage driven.
OCPA said that using Prius will also facilitate saving of tax dollars, as the vehicle uses gasoline engine and electric motor making it more most energy-efficient.
Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh said: "Transitioning to an agency-owned fleet advances our sustainability efforts and reduces the wear and tear on our employees' personal vehicles.
"OCPA employees need safe and reliable transportation to conduct their work throughout Orange County. This is a smart long-term investment in our employees, and in the health of our community."
