The White House on Wednesday announced a goal of making all new light vehicle purchases for the federal fleet electric by 2027 and making all federal vehicle acquisitions by 2035.
As a first step for President Biden previously discussed goal make the entire federal fleet electric, among a number of new environmental goals announced Wednesday, including an aspiration to make all federal electricity purchases 100% carbon-free by 2030, and net zero emissions from all federal procurement no later than 2050.
Biden was right with many EV friendly location he maintained while still a candidate. In addition to setting a target for more federal electric vehicles, the EPA has indicated that it will review emissions standards and legislation already in place to expand charging infrastructure and the federal EV tax credit.
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The infrastructure plan passed in November is the first step, but the Build Better Again law will include other aspects such as the EV tax credit. The $2 trillion infrastructure plan including funding for the launch of a network of 500,000 charging stations, as well as grid upgrades.
Yes, the administration passed an opportunity to turn an important part of the federal fleet into electric trains.
A new U.S. Postal Service contract for new mail trucks, leaving only 10% of future fleets all electric, has propelled federal fleet procurement into the attention earlier this year. A report published earlier this year found that 97% of light vehicles and buses in the federal fleet could be replaced by electric vehicles by 2030, though that total does not include USPS mail delivery facilities.
