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Governments are constantly changing when it comes to making moves toward electrification.
Photo: Government Fleet
From purchasing electric vehicles to building out the necessary infrastructure, government fleets are driving the transition toward sustainable transportation by adopting innovative technologies, optimizing fleet management strategies, and setting a precedent for decarbonizing public sector operations.
See what recent changes have been taking place with fleets with this quick roundup of fleet electrification news.
Santa Barbara County, California, has received a proposed grant award of $4.7 million from the California Energy Commission to develop electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This was the second highest recommended grant award given.
This grant requires a $2.3 million match from the County in staff time and capital investment.
Miami-Dade County is a recipient of $4,760,788 to expand community electric vehicle charging infrastructure throughout the county to support current and projected electric vehicle adoption.
The project will provide for the installation of 390 charging ports at 73 community facilities, including libraries, parks, transit hubs, cultural arts facilities, community resource centers, public safety facilities, and college campuses. In addition, the project will add chargers at all eight campuses of Miami Dade College.
Grant funds will also be used to purchase four solar charging units to be located at Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue locations for use following a disaster. The solar charging units include battery storage allowing their use during power outages.
A slide from the October 3, 2024, Public Works Committee showing where charging stations will be installed.
Photo: City of Tumwater
The city of Tumwater, Washington, will be adding 10 chargers for $89,458, which includes the installation of one Level 2 Electric Vehicle charging station at city hall, the police department, two fire stations, and Old Town Center.
The chargers will not be intended for public use.
Total project costs are estimated at $122,181. The city plans to use multiple grants, incentives, and budgeted city funds to cover the total project cost. The contract will be completed by SARE electric. The remaining total cost will be for the equipment, which will be purchased separately.
The city has been awarded a $78,000 grant that will go towards this project, as well as anticipated Puget Sound Energy’s Up & Go Electric for Fleet incentives in the amount of $40,000. This project is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act.
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The City of Long Beach, California, has unveiled its first two all-electric garbage trucks, marking the start of a pilot program as the city evaluates a broader transition away from compressed natural gas.
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Beam Global and HEVO have launched an integrated autonomous wireless charging system that pairs off-grid solar EV infrastructure with wireless charging technology, designed to support autonomous vehicle operations and electric fleet deployments.
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Alabama A&M University has added four electric patrol vehicles to its Department of Public Safety fleet, becoming the first university in the state to deploy electric police vehicles.
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The City of Fresno deployed off-grid EV charging systems to support municipal fleet electrification without relying on utility grid connections.
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The City of Socorro signs a new agreement to accelerate electrification and infrastructure development.
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Philadelphia is shifting its trash collection fleet toward cleaner operations with a new partnership that will power 35 CNG compactors using renewable natural gas sourced from regional landfills.
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