EVs may have lost some of their luster with the general public as of late – though sales continue to rise – but that isn’t the case with commercial fleet customers. Rather, fleets are quickly discovering that the operating costs of EVs can be far lower than traditional ICE models, and as such, they’re gravitating toward electrification in a big way, particularly in areas where those customers are also aiming to slash emissions. The latest customer to hop on the bandwagon is the City of Sonoma, California, which just purchased two Ford F-150 Lightning pickups.
The City of Sonoma is indeed aiming to achieve zero emissions in the coming years, which is partly why it has added two Ford F-150 Lightning pickups to its Public Works fleet that will be used to support essential city services. This fleet upgrade is in line with the Climate Action Strategies recommended by the City’s Climate Action Commission and adopted by the City Council in January 2024. Specifically listed under Recommended and Priority Climate Actions for Government Operations, the addition of electric vehicles (EVs) supports Sonoma’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in municipal operations.
The duo of Ford F-150 Lightning pickups will be used by Sonoma’s Public Works staff for a variety of daily tasks, including road maintenance, infrastructure repair, and public services. “We are proud to incorporate electric vehicles into our fleet,” said Sonoma Mayor John Gurney. “This investment not only advances the City’s sustainability goals but also shows the community that EVs can be an effective solution for essential operations.”
To date, the Ford F-150 Lightning has routinely ranked as one of the most popular fleet EVs on the market, with a variety of government entities purchasing one in recent months – a list that includes the likes of the Fort Bragg Police Department, Los Angeles County, and also companies like Ecolab.
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