Committee schedules fleet deep dive after members raise EV utilization and leasing concerns
Feb 20, 2026
Feb 20, 2026
Legislators asked whether the state’s 75% mandate for new electric or hybrid vehicles aligns with rural use and winter conditions; staff said mileage and telematics data exist and agreed to a post‑town‑meeting session with the fleet manager to examine utilization and leasing practices.
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Montpelier — Committee members on Feb. 20 flagged questions about the state fleet’s electric vehicle mandate and whether utilization patterns support the current target for new vehicle purchases.
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