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Canyon County, Idaho, purchased an electric vehicle to study the effectiveness and cost saving measures of EVs compared to traditional gas-powered vehicles for on-campus use at the Juvenile Detention Center. The EV replaces a pickup truck.
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The 2013 Plug-in and Electric Vehicle Showcase in Suisun City, Calif., is hosted by the East Bay Clean Cities in partnership with the NorCal Northern Nevada Chapter of NAFA and the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA).
Read More →In his final State of the City address, New York City’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg highlighted a plan to increase the number of electric vehicles operating in the City’s fleet.
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CARTA in Tennessee has a long history of using electric vehicles in its transit fleet. When it got the opportunity to try out another type of electric vehicle for parking enforcement, the organization made the decision to purchase a Firefly.
Read More →Texas lawmakers are considering an increased registration fee for owners of electric vehicles such as the Nissan Leaf, according to the Texas Tribune. The idea behind the fee is that EV drivers don’t pay the gas tax used to support road infrastructure.
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SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Department of General Services (DGS) took delivery of 10 new Nissan Leaf zero-emission vehicles, which will replace 10 existing vehicles in the DGS daily rental fleet. In March, Gov. Jerry Brown ordered an increase in zero-emission vehicles in the State fleet.
Read More →INDIANAPOLIS – Beyond plug-in hybrids and EVs, the City’s goal is to have all of its sedans, other light-duty vehicles, its heavy-duty units, and its police vehicles equipped with alternative powertrain types by 2025.
Read More →PROVIDENCE, RI – The State of Rhode Island is seeking bids for MY-2013 alternative-fuel vehicles. According to ecoRInews, this is the first time the State is including electric vehicles its annual purchase and allowing other government agencies to purchase from the contract.
Read More →CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced plans to add 20 electric vehicles to the City fleet in the coming years, including four all-electric Ford Focus hatchbacks, 15 Smith Electric medium-duty trucks, and for now, one Motiv Power Systems all-electric refuse collection truck.
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CHICAGO - The City of Chicago plans to purchase 20 electric refuse trucks from Motiv Power Systems for $13.4 million. Each vehicle is a Class 8 truck with a range of 60 miles.
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