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NewsApril 26, 2017

NYC Fleet Hits 1,000 EVs Ahead of Schedule

The municipal fleet will have 1,000 EV sedans by the end of July 2017, halfway toward its fleet electrification goals. The city plans to expand its network of charging stations to meet demand.

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NewsMarch 23, 2017

NYC's New Vehicles Average 55 MPG

In fiscal-year 2016, New York City’s fleet of light- and medium-duty non-emergency vehicle purchases averaged 55 mpg. This was achieved through the addition of electric, hybrid, and other fuel-efficient vehicles.

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NewsMarch 1, 2017

Audit: NYC Sanitation Kept 500 Recalled Vehicles In Operation

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) failed to track how employees paid for toll road access and continued to operate 509 vehicles with an open recall, according to a report from the Comptroller's Office.

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NewsJanuary 25, 2017

NYC DOT Fleet Sued for Racial Discrimination

A lawsuit filed by the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York accused the New York City Department of Transportation of racial discrimination against minority employees within Fleet Services.

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NewsJanuary 23, 2017

NYC Parks Creates Fleet Instructional Video Library

New York City Parks is expanding its video library for fleet operators offering training and best practices for vehicle use. Topics include how to charge an electric vehicle, perform a pre-trip inspection, and check fluids.

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NewsDecember 7, 2016

NYC Parks Replaces Passenger Vans with Hybrids

The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation has ordered 10 15-passenger hybrid vans to increase miles per gallon and reduce vehicle emissions.

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NewsDecember 5, 2016

FDNY Mechanic Saves Dept. $750K Annually

Jomar Pichardo, a mechanic who helped save about $750,000 by rebuilding and restoring costly ambulance components, was among the honorees at the annual FDNY Administrative Medals and Awards Ceremony.

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NewsNovember 30, 2016

NYC Orders 50 Chevrolet Bolt EVs

New York City is purchasing 50 Chevrolet Bolt all-electric vehicles for its fleet. The new contract will help the city reach its goal of acquiring 1,000 electric vehicles by the end of 2017.

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NewsSeptember 28, 2016

NYC Reaches 500 EVs in Fleet, Plans to Hit 1,000 by 2018

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the city has successfully deployed 500 battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in its fleet and plans to reach nearly 1,000 vehicles by the end of 2017.

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Newsby Roselynne ReyesSeptember 20, 2016

New York City Defends Fleet Safety Initiatives

New York City is defending its fleet safety initiatives in response to a recent New York Post story. In the article, the Post cited an 11% spike in accidents involving city vehicles.

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