Commission updates EV pilot with police and Drive Clean Indiana grant support
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Summary
Commissioners reported an exploratory electric vehicle program for Michigan City Police Department administrative vehicles and said Drive Clean Indiana will help with grant applications and may donate charging stations.
Members reported progress on a municipal electric-vehicle pilot aimed at replacing some non-patrol Michigan City Police Department vehicles (administrative cars for detectives, chief and support personnel). Drive Clean Indiana attended a Feb. 6 meeting and will assist the city with grant applications and site planning.
A commission member described the opportunity: "There's a significant amount of money available and potentially and Drive Clean Indiana can, also has some donations available of charging stations." The group clarified the pilot targets do not include patrol cars but municipal administrative units where electric vehicles may meet operational needs.
Commissioners noted the project is moving quickly because grant application timing is constrained and Drive Clean Indiana can also advise on eligible vehicle types and charging infrastructure. Members plan further outreach to the police department, public works and the nonprofit partner to prepare any grant submission.
Next steps include confirming the exact grant deadline (speakers referenced April and June during the discussion) and coordinating a formal application team with Drive Clean Indiana.
