electric cars

The electrical output of many homes in the New Bedford area would need to be upgraded in order to charge multiple electric cars simultaneously.

New Bedford officials announced the newest additions to its electric vehicle fleet Tuesaday afternoon at the International Marketplace Parking Lot at the corner of Cogshall St. and Route 18.

The Mayor of New Bedford is restating the city's commitment to local action on renewable energy and addressing climate change. Mayor Jon Mitchell announced Thursday that he's joined the Compact of Mayors, a global coalition of city leaders who have pledged to reduce their community's greenhouse gas emissions, track their progress and prepare for the effects of climate change...

The City of New Bedford is replacing ten, 20-year old passenger vehicles with new electric cars. The new Nissan Leafs were on display Thursday outside City Hall. New Bedford is leasing the electric cars for three years, at a fraction of what it might cost for leasing conventional vehicles...