Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Directive 2023-5 today, which will transition the State of Michigan’s fleet to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).
Highlights:
- Conversion of light-duty vehicles in the state fleet to ZEVs by 2033
- Conversion of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in the state fleet to ZEVs by 2040.
- ZEV is defined as “any vehicles that use a propulsion technology that does not produce greenhouse-gas emissions”
The directive instructs state departments to prioritize best practice “purchase first, drive first” operations, where both the purchase of and use of zero-emission vehicles are prioritized.
The directive also explicitly instructs state agencies to “explore opportunities for joint procurement of ZEVs in partnership with local units of government, higher education institutions, and local school districts” to ensure the benefits and lessons learned extend beyond the state fleet. Those fleets are also encouraged to undertake similar fleet decarbonization and implementation planning efforts in the directive.
The departments will collaborate on a Zero Emissions Plan (ZEP) within six months and shall include fleet replacement schedules, EVSE siting and build-out plans, program management plan and requirements, an operations and maintenance plan for ZEVs and EVSE, and anticipated funding needs. The ZEP will be updated annually.
Our take:
“This is a significant step forward in Michigan’s commitment to clean mobility. Thanks to Gov. Whitmer’s leadership, Michigan is yet again in the fast lane, driving growth in the advanced auto industry and ensuring Michigan communities reap the air quality benefits of cleaner vehicle technologies.” – Jane McCurry, Executive Director of Clean Fuels Michigan
This is one of the country’s most aggressive state fleet transition commitments and once again shows Michigan is in the driver’s seat. We look forward to working with DTMB and other state agencies to support the implementation of this groundbreaking Executive Directive.
