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Cohort experience helps Sedona with electrification

The Municipal Posted on March 12, 2025 by Janet PattersonFebruary 25, 2025
No2: The city of Sedona, Ariz., has a goal of converting all municipal passenger vehicles to zero emissions by 2030. This, through the use of electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations.

Best known for the red sandstone rocks that have provided the backdrop for everything from early 20th century Western movies to spiritual retreats to hiking and biking trails, Sedona, Ariz., is working to make a mark in building a notable … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

The learning curve of electrification

The Municipal Posted on September 1, 2023 by Jason CondonSeptember 1, 2023
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Global Environmental Products Inc. has been building and delivering 100% electric street sweepers for several years now. Its M4EV was the first all-electric sweeper model offered for sale. Launched in September 2019 at the national PWX Show in Seattle, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover | Tagged crisis management, electrification, on the cover, september 2023, The Municipal

Charging Ahead: Fleet Electrification Takes Center Stage

The Municipal Posted on May 1, 2021 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
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Municipal fleet managers have been on the front lines of the electric vehicle revolution since the first modern passenger EVs began sharing our roads in the mid-1990s. While the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendment and subsequent emissions regulations on automotive … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover | Tagged building & construction, fleet, may 2021, The Municipal

XL Fleet to Accelerate Rapid Growth and Expand Fleet Electrification Solutions Through Proposed Merger with Pivotal Investment Corporation II

The Municipal Posted on October 7, 2020 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

BOSTON, September 30, 2020 – On September 18, XL Fleet (“XL” or “The Company”), a leader in vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, and Pivotal Investment Corporation II (NYSE: PIC) (“Pivotal”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, announced … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged press release, The Municipal, xl fleet

New electric refuse trucks move Madison, Wis., toward its goal of zero net emissions by 2030

The Municipal Posted on March 22, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonFebruary 25, 2025
In summer 2024, Madison Wis., was able to add two electric refuse trucks to its fleet. One is an automated truck that picks up trash from garbage cans along a route. The other is a rear loader that is used primarily for large loads and leaf collection. (Photo provided by the city of Madison, Wis.)

In the summer of 2024, Madison, Wis., added two electric refuse trucks to its fleet. The city has been prioritizing moving toward electrification, alternative fuels or biofuel along with the city’s goal toward a greener future. With 1,400 vehicles in … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Gainesville adopts RTS zero emission plan: receives federal grants to move goals forward

The Municipal Posted on March 16, 2025 by Denise FedorowFebruary 25, 2025
No1: Electric buses in Gainesville stand ready to hit the road. The city has a plan to be nearly 100% electric vehicles by 2045. (Photo provided by Gainesville, Fla.)

In January, Gainesville, Fla., City Commission adopted the city’s first Climate Resiliency Plan and RTS Zero Emission Transition Plan. City of Gainesville’s Chief Resilience Officer Dan Zhu said the plan includes 10 chapters, the first one and the most actionable … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Dial-A-Ride program in Midland, Mich., provides alternative to public transportation

The Municipal Posted on March 14, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonFebruary 25, 2025
Midland, Mich., has been using its Dial-A-Ride program as an alternative to public transportation for the last 50 years. Anyone can request a ride simply by calling the number. Rides can be ordered up to 30 days in advance, and most of the time same day rides can be accommodated. Many residents appreciate the freedom and affordability it allows them. (Photo provided by the city of Midland, Mich.)

Last year Midland, Mich., celebrated 50 years with the city’s Dial-A-Ride program. This program allows residents to call for curb to curb transportation within the parameters of the city. The program can be used by anyone in Midland from school-aged … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Infrastructure key to electric vehicle success

The Municipal Posted on March 9, 2024 by Denise FedorowMarch 5, 2024
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If the goal is to reduce carbon emissions and have more electric vehicles on the road, having the infrastructure in place to support these goals is key. One city that has taken strides in that direction is the city of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, infrastructure, March 2024, The Municipal

Is Green Bay, Wisconsin, the best place to live?

The Municipal Posted on September 3, 2023 by The MunicipalSeptember 3, 2023
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In the annual U.S. News & World Report list published late this spring, a perhaps surprising city was dubbed the best place to live in the United States. Green Bay, Wisconsin, rose two spots in the magazine’s ranking to become … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, The Municipal Top 10 | Tagged Green Bay, september 2023, The Municipal, The municipal top 10

T2 Systems Hosts Inaugural Municipal Meeting in Islip, Long Island Bringing Innovation to City Leaders

The Municipal Posted on September 1, 2023 by The MunicipalSeptember 1, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN Aug. 29, 2023 – T2 Systems, a Verra Mobility Company, will host its inaugural MuniMeetUp in the Greater Long Island area Thursday, September 28th. This free event is intended to introduce innovative technologies that advance the parking landscape … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged press release, t2 systems, The Municipal

Wisconsin city races transit fleet toward EV

The Municipal Posted on August 20, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxAugust 18, 2023
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Electric vehicles are continually in the news and being discussed everywhere, whether they’re for private use or, increasingly, replacing traditional cars and buses for city usage. Racine, Wis., was awarded nearly $3.8 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet, fleet service & management, may 2023, The Municipal

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