Specifications include, but are not limited to: Create a report that provides municipal staff, elected officials, interested private sector stakeholders, and community members with a high-level understanding of the process for transitioning a municipal vehicle fleet to lo/no emissions vehicles. This report should include information on: • Identifying general steps that local governments are taking to begin transitioning their fleets to lo/no emissions. • The types of lo/no emissions vehicles that are being used by local governments located in the upper Midwest region and the services they are being used for. This should include consideration of hybrid internal combustion engine/ electric vehicles as well as fully electric vehicles and other proven transportation technologies. • The estimated reduction in carbon emissions from transitioning to a lo/no emissions fleet. • The impact that using lo/no emissions vehicles has on the continuity of service provided by local governments including police and fire services, waste removal services, snow removal services, public transit, parks, utilities, and streets management, including operating in extreme environments. • The steps and infrastructure needed to retrofit fleet storage/maintenance facilities to accommodate lo/no emissions vehicles including level 2 and level 3 EV charging equipment, any special equipment or facilities needed for the maintenance of lo/no emissions vehicles, and any fleet technician training needs. • Provide case studies of three or more municipalities/government agencies comparable in size, services provided, and geographic location to Janesville, Beloit, Milton, and Rock County that have successfully initiated or completed transitions. • Discuss the benefits and risks of transitioning to a lo/no emissions fleet, for instance, fuel price instability, loss of functionality in extreme weather situations, the potential for battery fires, etc. • Identify any available state or federal funding sources to support this transition...
