Kirkland is now the owner of a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV), a speed-limited battery/electric vehicle (usually 25 miles per hour) restricted by law to operation on streets with speed limits not exceeding 35 mph.
The new NEV is a zero emissions vehicle, has a 50-mile range, and is plugged in overnight to re-charge its batteries at a cost of about 40 cents per charge.
The NEV will be used by the water division's meter reader who records data from Kirkland's 11,315 water customers every two months as well as repairing or replacing meters. The NEV replaces a traditional gasoline fueled pickup truck.
"We are excited to promote clean air in Kirkland's neighborhoods," said Daryl Grigsby, Kirkland's Public Works director, "and a zero emissions NEV is a perfect fit for this task."
The Kirkland City Council introduced the vehicle via a ribbon cutting Feb. 6, in front of City Hall.
For additional information contact Daryl Grigsby at dgrigsby@ci.kirkland.wa.us.
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