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Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber announced the city's commitment to electric vehicles during an electric car show, highlighting the installation of 38 charging stations and the order of 17 all-electric Chevrolet Bolts for the city fleet. The Santa Fe Police Department also ordered 42 hybrid patrol cars, expected to save $750,000 in fuel costs over five years.
Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber announced the city's commitment to electric vehicles at an electric car show, highlighting significant investments in infrastructure and fleet upgrades. The city has successfully installed 38 charging stations, with an additional nine on the way to support electric vehicle adoption. Webber disclosed that the city ordered 17 all-electric Chevrolet Bolts, making the administrative fleet fully electric, while the senior services division already operates electric vehicles. The Santa Fe Police Department's recent order of 42 hybrid patrol cars is expected to save the city $750,000 in fuel costs over the next five years. The car show featured a diverse array of electric vehicles, including buses and popular car brands like Volvo and Ford. Webber stated, "We can have great cars and clean up the planet, save the planet at the same time." This initiative underscores the city's proactive approach to reducing fossil fuel dependence amidst broader climate challenges. Santa Fe's collaboration with PNM and Avangrid further highlights its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.