NYC announces plan to replace over 925 gas cars with electric ones
The Mayor’s Office, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services and the Department of Transportation announced Wednesday a new plan to replace approximately 925 of the city’s fossil fuel-powered vehicles with electric vehicles (EV), coupled with the installation of 315 new EV chargers around the city.
The funding for the new eco-friendly automobiles originates in a $10.1 million grant. New York State continues to put more money into the federal government than it receives. New York City’s municipal vehicle fleet is the largest in the nation.
DOT facilitated the grant application process through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program and will administer the funding. DCAS will receive $6.2 million, and the remainder will be disbursed to the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY).