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La Porte City commission discusses EV charging gaps and proposals for fleet electrification
Summary
Commissioners and staff discussed a lack of Level 3 charging in parts of the city, possible citywide policies for hybrid/electric fleet vehicles, centralized charging and battery storage, and available federal grants and tax credits that may be affected by pending legislation.
La Porte City’s Sustainability Commission discussed local electric-vehicle charging gaps and options for citywide fleet electrification during an operational update at its meeting.
Commission staff member Tucker outlined possible citywide actions, including an ordinance requiring future city fleet additions to be hybrid or electric “when feasible,” developing a long-term alternative-fuel adoption plan, and evaluating centralized charging and battery-storage options for city departments.
Tucker said, “Another one I thought would be interesting would maybe be establishing, like, a…
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