CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s effort to increase electric transportation has received a $15.5 million federal grant.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Wednesday that the money was awarded by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning.
The grant will fund charging stations and nearly 200 electric vehicles _ including six electric buses to serve passengers at the city’s two airports.
Emanuel’s office says the “Drive Electric Chicago ” additions will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 10,000 tons (about 9,000 metric tons).
The money comes from the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program . It’s part of the Federal Highway Administration.
It will finance 182 electric vehicles for the city’s fleet, nine fast-charging stations and 182 lower-level chargers.
The city’s goal is to have a passenger fleet that is 25 percent electric by 2023.
