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City, county describe gradual fleet electrification and alternative-fuel pilots
Summary
City and Milwaukee County staff described incremental additions of light-duty EVs and hybrids, pilot projects, and facility upgrades to support charging; county transit electrification planning milestones were noted for later years.
City and county officials updated the advisory board on current fleet efforts and alternative-fuel planning.
Eric Schomburger, the city director, said the city's ordinance requires low-emission vehicles when cost-effective and practical. He reported the city had 24 electric vehicles last year, expects 35 by year-end, and has more than 112 hybrid vehicles in its fleet. He said most municipal progress has been with light-duty passenger vehicles; heavy-duty vehicles still rely on compressed natural gas or conventional fuels, and the city is exploring renewable natural gas and hybridized heavy equipment.
Grant Talley said Milwaukee County has piloted several light-duty electric vehicles and is offering hybrid options when replacements are needed at end of life. He said Mitchell Airport is researching alternative-fuel shuttle buses and county fleet facilities will require upgrades to support charging infrastructure if the county scales EV adoption. Talley noted longer-range planning milestones for transit: MCTS is targeting a strategic electrification plan in the early 2030s as the agency plans for larger investments.
Both staff emphasized charging-site planning, facility upgrades and the importance of matching vehicle purchases with available charger technology and operational needs.
