First electric fleet vehicle to be unveiled in Arapahoe County

EV analysis shows the change will decrease operational  

costs and green house gases 

   

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, CO—June 24, 2024— Arapahoe County is holding a ceremony for the first electric vehicle (EV) to be add to the County fleet on Thursday, June 27 at 11 a.m. 

The County’s Weatherization team will use the Ford E-Transit 350 Cargo Van, which is estimated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 75% and save the County $15,000–$18,000 in operational costs over the lifetime of the vehicle compared to the previous vehicle, a gas-powered Chevy Express van. The van was selected following a robust data collection and analysis process and will be the pilot vehicle in a program to test electric vehicle effectiveness for the County. 

The Weatherization program installs free energy conservation measures and energy-efficient appliances in low-income households in both Arapahoe and Adams Counties. The program helps households conserve energy and save money on heating and cooling bills, while improving comfort year-round. Since July 1, 2023, Weatherization has served over 1,140 residents in Arapahoe and Adams counties.  

Who:                                     Arapahoe County 

What:                                   Electric vehicle unveiling 

When:                                 Thursday, June 27, 2024, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

Where:                                 5335 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120