City of Columbus' New Electric Truck
The City of Columbus Public Works Department took delivery of the City's new electric truck. Manufactured by Columbia ParCar in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, the truck will be used for park maintenance and public works functions. The vehicle has a hydraulic lift that can carry 1,000 pounds.

Powered by electric batteries, the vehicle can attain a speed of 25 to 28 miles per hour, with a range of 50 miles with a full charge..

The ParCar truck joins the City's two Preus hybrids already in the City of Columbus fleet, including one Preus plug in owned by Columbus Water & Light. The City owned Preus will be converted to a plug in later this Spring..

Together, these demonstrate Columbus' commitment to and leadership on energy sustainability, independence and conservation in an effort to reduce the City's reliance on fossil fuels and reduce its use of non renewable power sources. The truck was purchased with a $5,000 grant from WPPI Energy and assistance from Columbus Water & Light..

Columbus is a 25x25 energy independent model community.

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