Public Fleet Success in Green Transportation
Washington has set ambitious goals for using energy more efficiently and decarbonizing the energy that is used. Switching to vehicles that use zero-emission fuel whenever possible is a key step toward the goal of decarbonizing energy sources. Washington is leading this effort by adding EVs to public fleets.
In addition to the resources provided below, the Green Transportation team is available to help your fleet plan and implement steps toward cleaner, greener transportation options. If you would like more information or assistance, please email us.
On this page you will find:
Milestones for Electrifying Public Fleets
This guide from the WSU Energy Program is designed to help public entities plan and implement steps to add EVs to their fleets now and in the future.
Resources for School Bus Fleets
These resources provide insights and guidance to help schools electrify their bus fleets.
Tesla EVs: Meeting the Use Case of Emergency & Law Enforcement Vehicles
This factsheet includes real-world performance data and O&M costs of Tesla vehicles compared to traditional vehicles in the demanding settings of law enforcement and emergency response.
WA Public Sector Alternative Fuel Vehicle Policy
This selective summary of public-sector authority and policy directives was prepared by Peter Moulton, WA Department of Commerce. It does not include budget provisos, preferential tax treatments, or other incentives.
WA Fleet Transitions to EVs
The WA Department of Enterprise Services (DES) manages about half of Washington state agencies’ vehicle fleet. DES supports greater use of EVs and spearheads installation of new charging stations at state facilities by offering many resources that public agencies will find valuable.
Available Electric Fire Apparatus Options
E-ONE Vector Electric Fire Truck (27:35 min)
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Pierce Manufacturing – Volterra Fire Equipment (19:20 min
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RT Electric Fire Truck from Rosenbauer America
LAFD RTX Electric Fire Truck with Diesel Range Extender from Rosenbauer America (7:44 min)
Resources
EVs and EV Charging
Frequently Asked Questions: Electric Vehicles prepared by the Green Transportation Program
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Models: Whether you are interested in all-electric or hybrid vehicles, these Forth Mobility guides will help you find the plug-in vehicle that is right for you.
Use PlugShare to find the public EV charging station locations near you, including types of stations, networks and costs.
PlugStar, a service of Plug-In America, provides consumer support including an online shopping assistant, vehicle specs, incentives info, charging data, and dealer information.
Frequently Asked Questions: EV Charging Equipment prepared by the Green Transportation Program
This planning guide by the U.S. DOE Clean Cities Program describes the costs for installing, owning, and operating EV supply equipment (EVSE) in commercial/fleet settings.
Developing Infrastructure to Charge Plug-In Electric Vehicles—Provided by the Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center Studies, U.S. Department of Energy
EV Charging in the Public Right-of-Way—Provided by the Seattle Dept. of Transportation
EV Operations
Electric Vehicle Safety Training Resources– Important information from the National Fire Protection Association about making first responders aware of the hazards involved with EVs.