The city has received 6,943 new fleet vehicles at a total cost of $383,352,671since January 1, 2016 with 6,943 delivered vehicles replacing almost 57% of the existing fleet.
Houston joins Samsara’s growing list of customers, which include the state of New Jersey, city of Fresno, Hernando County, and more.
The Texas city currently has 333 hybrid-electric vehicles and 88 battery-electric vehicles, with additional battery-electric pickups, hybrid-electric pickups, and hybrid-electric SUVs deliveries expected before the end of the calendar year.
Due to the recent spike in fuel costs, the city's credit limit under the Voyager fuel card program had been exceeded, resulting in the cards being deactivated without notice.
Each electric vehicle is expected to save the city approximately $16,000 in total cost of operation and reduce tailpipe and upstream greenhouse gas emissions.
This acquisition brings the Houston Fire Department's total number of Spartan Emergency Vehicle pumpers to 58, which brings it closer to the current administration’s goal of standardization.
A City of Houston Fleet Management Department employee died while working on August 30.
Greenlots will install 41 EV charging stations throughout the City of Houston, helping the city in its plan to convert an estimated 8,000 municipal fleet vehicles to EVs by 2030.
The Houston Fire Department will transition from the current on-board gas generator to a “green” lithium battery solution that will provide mobile power while the engine is off.
Gary Glasscock joins the city with nearly 40 years of professional experience in the fleet and facilities management field.
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