Eau Claire Leaders Hope Everyone In City Eventually Drives Electric Cars


Eau Claire Leaders Hope Everyone In City Eventually Drives Electric Cars


Goal Is Part Of City`s Carbon Neutrality Pledge By 2050

As part of a plan to become carbon neutral by 2050, the city of Eau Claire has a goal of having everyone eventually driving electric vehicles. 

Eau Claire City Council Member Kate Beaton said the city is already taking steps.

"We’re looking at electrifying our fleet, our police vehicles, our snowplows and city buses. But our goal also includes electrifying every car in the city of Eau Claire. That means investing in charging stations and making it easier for people to own an electric car," said Beaton. "It also means energy conservation when it comes to transportation and investing in infrastructure that makes it easier for people to not use their car, which obviously is good for our carbon goals but also the community’s health."

Last year, Eau Claire became the first city in Wisconsin to approve a goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. ...


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