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Calif. Utility Electrifies its Fleet
San Diego Gas & Electric (Calif.) is expanding its use of alternative fuels with more electrified vehicles for its fleet and more EV charging stations for its customers.
by Staff
December 19, 2016
Photo via Flickr/Paul Krueger
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San Diego Gas & Electric (Calif.) is expanding its use of alternative fuels with more gasoline-electric hybrids for its fleet and more EV charging stations for its customers.
Following XL Hybrids' announcement about developing a plug-in hybrid system for pickup trucks, the utility announced that it will purchase up to 110 of these systems between 2017 and 2020.
SDG&E plans to convert more than 20% of its fleet to alternative fuels by 2020. Last month, the company purchased more than 30 new plug-in hybrid electric bucket trucks. The trucks have an on-board battery system that eliminates the need for engine idling when crews are called out for repairs, reducing emissions and noise.
Through the company's Power Your Drive program, SDG&E plans to install 3,500 EV charging stations at apartments, condos, businesses, and disadvantaged communities.
Originally posted on Work Truck Online
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