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New York City agencies will go green with over 900 new electric vehicles

NEW YORK -- A new effort to make New York City greener was announced Wednesday.

Mayor Eric Adams says more than 900 new electric vehicles will replace fossil-fueled cars for agencies across the city.

The fleet includes new trucks and street sweepers for the sanitation department.

Mayor Adams makes Sanitation announcement 16:23

There will also be more than 300 new charging stations.

This is all being funded by a $10 million federal grant.

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