Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed Executive Directive 2023-5, ushering in a bold initiative to shift the State of Michigan’s entire fleet to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). The move is anticipated to curb air pollution, drive demand for locally manufactured electric vehicles, and slash fuel and maintenance costs.
Governor Whitmer lauded Michigan’s automakers for their role in the global shift towards ZEVs, asserting that the state is setting an example by committing to transition its state-owned fleet by 2040. The directive mandates state agencies to initiate the conversion process, with a goal of adopting ZEVs for light-duty vehicles by 2033 and for medium and heavy-duty vehicles by 2040.
The initiative also prioritizes vehicles with higher mileage, focuses on communities historically impacted by pollution, installs charging infrastructure in high-density areas, and establishes clear exemption criteria for specific fleet vehicles.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
