Driving Biden's Vision: Federal Agencies Aim To Add 9,500 ZEVs By End Of Year

20 Jul 2023 | Abstracted from Benzinga

"U.S. Government Accountability Office announced plans for government agencies to purchase nearly 9,500 zero-emission vehicles in 2023, marking a significant increase from the 260 ZEVs purchased in 2021. Beyond acquiring new vehicles, the agencies also plan to install over 8,500 charging ports during the year.

"...mandates all vehicle acquisitions to be ZEVs by 2035. This sweeping order applies to approximately 380,000 vehicles within federal fleets that are now due for replacement."

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