Richmond gets ‘fully electric’ cargo vans for the first time

Richmond News

The City of Richmond just added two “fully electric” cargo vans to its fleet, replacing two 20-year-old gas-powered vans.

The new 2022 Ford E-Transit cargo vans are the first of their kind in the city’s fleet, and require no gas and “little to no maintenance.” …

“Council remains committed to exploring new sustainable technologies and these are just two examples of how Richmond is leading the way in the area of climate action,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie.

“The City is continually looking for innovative ways to encourage electric vehicle use and provide the low-impact charging options necessary to support them as EV demand increases.” …

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