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President Obama issues Memorandum on Federal fleet performance to push for alternative fueled vehicles; GSA pilot project on EV purchases

Green Car Congress

Contracts were awarded for Chevrolet, Nissan, and Think City vehicles. million gallons of gasoline, or 385,000 barrels of oil. In conjunction with the Memorandum, the General Services Administration (GSA) launched a pilot project to incorporate electric vehicles and technologies into the Federal fleet.