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City moves to fund electric‑vehicle training for fleet technicians as Denver expands EV purchases
Summary
City staff requested training to upskill fleet technicians for high‑voltage EV maintenance, to avoid sending vehicles to external shops and to support Denver’s goal of a fully electrified fleet; the committee approved advancing the contract by voice consent.
City staff told the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Nov. 19 that Denver must train its fleet technicians to safely maintain increasing numbers of electric vehicles as the city expands EV purchases.
Ken Arellano of the Office of Climate Action, Stability and Resiliency said the contract under consideration follows an RFP for an electric‑vehicle training provider and aims to assess training needs across city agencies, certify technicians in high‑voltage safety and deliver a…
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