Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Acquisition Requirements

To reduce fuel consumption and pollution emissions, and ensure the purchase of vehicles that provide the best value on a life cycle cost basis, the state must take the following actions:

• Acquire AFVs in the following percentages: AFVs at a minimum as 75% of new state fleet motor vehicle acquisitions, with the remaining 25% acquired as HEVs to the greatest extent possible. By 2030, 25% of state motor vehicle acquisitions must be ZEVs;
• Acquire new light-duty trucks in the state fleet that each achieve a minimum city fuel economy of 19 miles per gallon (mpg) and achieve at least a Low Emission Vehicle certification, and new passenger vehicles in the state fleet that each achieve a minimum city fuel economy of 23 mpg;
• Purchase for all state agencies the most economical, fuel-efficient, and lowest emission vehicles appropriate to meet requirements and discourage the purchase of sport utility vehicles;
• Purchase for all state agencies low rolling resistance tires with superior tread life for state vehicles when possible; and
• Maintain all state vehicles according to manufacturer specifications, including specified tire pressures and ratings.
• Reduce emissions from the burning of fossil fuels in state agency vehicles, relative to a 2014 baseline, 40% by 2030, 70% by 2040, and 95% by 2050.
• Increase the total number of EV charging stations at state-owned properties to 200 by 2030.

The State must also prepare an annual report to the Governor on compliance with these goals. To the extent that any of the provisions of Executive Order 15-17 are inconsistent with the provisions of this Executive Order 23-06, they are repealed. For progress dashboards, see the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources website.

(Reference Executive Order 23-06,2023, Executive Order 15-17, 2015, and Executive Order 05-13, 2005)