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Allentown approves seven‑vehicle electric‑vehicle pilot and charger installations
Summary
City Council voted to accelerate and approve an EV pilot—seven electric passenger vehicles and seven chargers—for a $382,548 equipment‑fund increase, citing grant funds and potential fleet savings; vote was unanimous (7–0).
Allentown City Council approved Bill 73 to add $382,548 to the equipment fund for a pilot program to buy seven electric vehicles and seven chargers for city fleet use and to collect data on costs and benefits. The council waived the usual 14‑day period and approved the pilot 7–0.
Environmental Advisory Council co‑chair Tinku Kanwakker urged the council to proceed, saying…
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