The Cobb County fleet is set to begin its demo program with a P7-C demo chassis cab manufactured by REE Automotive Ltd., an automotive technology company and provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms.
The recent Advanced Clean Fleets regulation requires state and local government fleets, including city, county, special district, and state agency fleets, to ensure 50% of vehicle purchases are zero-emission beginning in 2024 and 100% of vehicle purchases are zero-emission by 2027.
The three inaugural police fleet innovators will be awarded during the Honors Celebration at the 2024 Government Fleet Expo & Conference.
According to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) data, over four million vehicles are operated by state and local governments in the U.S.
According to a recent Samsara report, 99% of physical operations leaders surveyed have already implemented or plan to implement a sustainability program, while 85% have said that increasing the sustainability of their operations is a high or critical priority.
New cloud technology is improving fleet connectivity, while also making the streets safer for first responders and the communities they serve.
The event will feature a Ride and Drive plus indoor/outdoor displays to check out industry-specific vehicles for a fully educational experience.
The zero-emissions vehicles support the municipality of Anchorage's goal to eliminate 80% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.