Town Of Hempstead Debuts Fully Electric Car

POINT LOOKOUT, NY — The Town of Hempstead is taking strides for the environment, unveiling the first two fully electric sedans to join the fleet of vehicles, according to a news release.

The pair of Chevy Bolts are part of Supervisor Don Clavin's plan to convert all town vehicles to zero emissions by 2040.

They will be primarily stationed at Point Lookout as pool vehicles for the Department of Conservation and Waterways.

Each vehicle can travel up to 260 miles on a single charge, Clavin's office said in a statement. Based on anticipated average usage, the cars are expected to be charged weekly. By using solar carports, they will bring zero emissions for charging the vehicle and, when in motion, from the tailpipe.

"I want to thank my colleagues on the Town Board for supporting these important environmental efforts through the years, particularly here in Point Lookout, as the Town of Hempstead continues to be on the cutting edge and a model for municipalities for embracing efforts that reduce our carbon footprint," Clavin in a statement.