It may appear to be a small four-wheeler, but it's got more power than one may be led to believe.
The Might-E truck was unveiled this week as the newest member of Port Moody's operations crew and its first-ever electric mid-size vehicle.
As of Tuesday (Aug. 3), it's already been in motion for services along trails, in parks and across street horticulture sites.
The city was able to purchase the truck thanks to a grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) worth nearly $29,000.
'Might-E' is set to replace vehicles that use fossil fuels while completing operational tasks and cause noise pollution.
"Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the City’s fleet is an action included in our Climate Action Plan," the city adds in a release.
"This new truck, made possible by the Green Municipal Fund grant, is not only helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also reduce noise pollution in parks and trails and improve air quality for our staff who are operating vehicles and our community."
Port Moody's grant for its new electric truck — at an official total of $28,840 — was part of a $1.76-million investment by FCM through its Green Municipal Fund.
The federation's initiative was to help B.C. communities looking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve overall quality of water, land and transportation.
You're encouraged to visit FCM's website for more information.
