Crossposted from the DES Express

Fleet Services recently hosted their first “Ride and Drive” event focused solely on light duty electric vehicles, the kind you might drive at work or home one day (or already!). The goal was to provide information and opportunities for King County employees and folks from other agencies to try out electric vehicles, enticing them to consider using them when more become available.

Attendees met first to hear presentations from electric auto makers.

“Ford, Volvo and Mack Trucks all focused on their vehicle electrification programs, what’s available and what we can expect in the next few years,” said Melody Bennett, Climate Change Program Manager in Fleet Services. Read more.