NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES AND NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY HOST ANNUAL NYS ELECTRIC VEHICLE FLEET EVENT AT THE EMPIRE STATE PLAZA IN ALBANY

EVent Advances State’s Commitment to Transition its Light Duty Fleet to 100 Percent Zero Emission Vehicles by 2035

NYS Overseeing Increase of More Than 600 Charging Ports at State Facilities with More to Follow

The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) are hosting the annual New York State Electric Vehicle Fleet EVent from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 at the Empire State Plaza in Albany.

Brought back to the Plaza in 2023, the EVent provides government fleet managers, sustainability coordinators, elected officials, and members of the public an opportunity to learn how New York State is working to meet Governor Hochul’s goal to transition all state agency light-duty fleet vehicles to zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) by 2035 and all medium- and heavy-duty fleet vehicles by 2040.

“The OGS team is proud to host New York State’s annual Electric Vehicle Fleet EVent at the Empire State Plaza,” New York State Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy said. “We are leading the implementation of Governor Hochul’s mandate to convert the state’s light-duty fleet to 100 percent zero-emission vehicles by 2035. As part of this effort, our annual EVent demonstrates how the collaborative effort by state agencies, authorities, and the EV industry is creating a more sustainable future for all New Yorkers.”

“New York State is taking the lead when it comes to making it easier for consumers to adopt electric vehicles and demonstrating how cleaner transportation reduces air pollutants, lowers ownership costs, and provides a better driving experience,” said Justin E. Driscoll, Power Authority president and CEO. “By building out the infrastructure to support government electric vehicle fleets, public transportation and private vehicles, the Power Authority is accelerating the transition to an electrified transportation system and contributing to a more sustainable future.”

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority President and CEO Doreen M. Harris said, “As New York transitions to a cleaner, more sustainable transportation system, the State’s leadership in using zero-emission vehicles will be critical to our collective success. Events like this provide New Yorkers with the opportunity to not only see first-hand the breadth of electric vehicles on the market today and learn about the technology, but better understand State efforts to help get more of these vehicles on the road while expanding our charging infrastructure so more people can enjoy their benefits.”

New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said, “Actions speak louder than words and every action counts when it comes to mitigating global climate change. The New York State Department of Transportation is leveraging every opportunity to expand its electric vehicle fleet and EV charging footprint across the state through partnerships with multiple state agencies, including OGS, NYPA and NYSERDA. This includes leveraging the $175 million investment granted to New York under the Biden Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which New York is using to build out an alternative fuel corridor across the state to help fuel clean transportation alternatives. This year’s New York State Electric Vehicle Fleet EVent demonstrates that there are countless possibilities to reduce emissions and combat climate change by adopting clean transportation options.”