By Brad Jennings
Mar 11, 2021 10:34 AM
A fully electric fleet is the ultimate goal of a new pilot project that will see 4 electric vehicles hit the streets of Saskatoon.
Director of Roadways, Fleet and Support Goran Saric says four battery electric Chevy Bolts will be utilized by Saskatoon Light and Power, Facilities Management and Parking Enforcement. Saric says during the pilot project the vehicles and their charging stations will be studied to identify efficiencies, their ability to meet services standards and their lifecycle costs to maintain. City Council approved $200,000 for the cars, that are being leased, and the vehicle charging stations which are now operational. Saric says while electric vehicles have higher upfront costs, savings can be expected through maintenance and fuel cost reductions. Saric says the city’s corporate fleet includes around 470 vehicles.