City of Philadelphia Partners with EVgo to Support Electrification of Municipal Fleet
July 21 2022 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Philadelphia will leverage EVgo public charging
for fleet vehicles; City to only procure zero emissions vehicles by
2030
The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Fleet Services today
announced a partnership with EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO), a leader in
fleet electrification and owner and operator of the nation’s
largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs).
Through the program, municipal vehicles from the City of
Philadelphia will access charging on EVgo’s 100% renewable-powered
network through a discounted fleet charging plan.
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The City of Philadelphia aims to transition the City’s fleet of
around 6,400 vehicles to clean and electric vehicles as laid out in
the City’s Municipal Clean Fleet Plan. Currently representing about
13% of the municipal government’s carbon footprint, vehicle
emissions are an important area to tackle to achieve the City’s
goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. The City of Philadelphia has
committed to not procuring new gas-powered vehicles after 2030.
EVgo’s public network serves over 60 metropolitan areas across
more than 30 states, including over 60 EVgo charging stalls across
the state of Pennsylvania. In the Philadelphia market, the
municipal fleet will have access to more than 30 EVgo DCFC and 7 L2
charging stalls in convenient locations such as shopping malls,
convenience stores, and pharmacies, including five locations with
high-power 350 kW fast chargers. As of today, the City currently
has over 85 electric vehicles in operation and is piloting
different EV models.
“With gas prices on the rise, the move to clean and electric
vehicles makes more sense than ever. This partnership with EVgo
satisfies our immediate need for fast charging in order to deploy
additional electric vehicles into active municipal service,”
said Joseph Rosati, Commissioner of the Department of Fleet
Services.
“EVgo is excited to be working with the City of Philadelphia to
support public charging access for its growing municipal fleet of
EVs,” said Cathy Zoi, CEO of EVgo. “Having grown up in the
Philadelphia area, it is terrific to see electric vehicles zipping
around where Ben Franklin’s kite experiment over 250 years ago
advanced understanding of electricity’s power. The City of
Philadelphia and EVgo both recognize the win-win that comes from
private companies and municipal fleets working together to enable
the shift to clean transportation.”
About the Department of Fleet Services
The Department of Fleet Services (Fleet) makes sure that the
City’s vehicles are available, dependable, and safe.
Fleet buys and maintains vehicles for 43 City departments. The
fleet includes ambulances, garbage trucks, police cruisers, riding
mowers, snow plows, and more. Altogether, Fleet is responsible
for:
- Over 6,000 vehicles owned by the City and its partners.
- 16 repair facilities staffed by Automotive Service Excellence
(ASE)-certified technicians.
- 61 fuel sites located throughout Philadelphia.
About EVgo
EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is the nation’s largest public fast charging
network for electric vehicles, and the first to be powered by 100%
renewable energy. As of the end of the first quarter 2022, with
more than 850 charging locations, EVgo’s owned and operated
charging network serves over 60 metropolitan areas across more than
30 states and approximately 375,000 customer accounts. Founded in
2010, EVgo leads the way on transportation electrification,
partnering with automakers; fleet and rideshare operators; retail
hosts such as hotels, shopping centers, gas stations and parking
lot operators; and other stakeholders to deploy advanced charging
technology to expand network availability and make it easier for
drivers across the U.S. to enjoy the benefits of driving an EV. As
a charging technology first mover, EVgo works closely with business
and government leaders to accelerate the ubiquitous adoption of EVs
by providing a reliable and convenient charging experience close to
where drivers live, work and play, whether for a daily commute or a
commercial fleet. For more information about EVgo Fleet Charging
Solutions, visit
www.evgo.com/charging-solutions/evgo-fleet-solutions.
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