Commission to add first electric vehicles to fleet

Augusta, Ga (WJBF) Buying new automobiles is routine for Augusta commissioners however this one a bit out of the bizarre as town’s Inexperienced Augusta initiative about to get a jolt.  

 Commissioners set the aim final yr, having 20 % of town fleet electrical by 2030. 

“So it’s positively a step in the best route the entire universe wants that on the finish of the day and I believe we’ll be a significantly better metropolis as we transfer in that route,” mentioned Commissioners Ben Hasan. 

 The route town is shifting, cleaner automobiles. 

On the agenda for Tuesday spending 200- thousand {dollars}, on SUVs, that won’t run on fuel or diesel.  

 “We have now 5 new Ford Escapes coming in, absolutely electrical automobiles it will get us began this would be the first of a fleet of vehicles that we’re going to modify to,” mentioned Ron Lampkin Central Companies Division Interim Director. 

 The electrical automobiles will likely be much less polluting however that’s not the one profit. 

“Undoubtedly with the fuels prices we’re requiring as we speak, positively save us on gasoline prices all through the county,” mentioned Lampkin.  

 “All in assume we have to do now could be get a number of extra charging stations now we have one charging station out at Diamond Lakes,” mentioned Commissioner Dennis Williams.  

 However further charging stations are additionally within the works.  

 “We may have them situated at fleet headquarters additionally we’re seeking to have 4 put in on the Municipal Constructing,” mentioned Lampkin. 

  Lampkin says if commissioners approve the brand new electrical automobiles on Tuesday, they need to be on the street in a few months in Augusta George Eskola WJBF NewsChannel 6.