Visalia staff recommend one‑truck electric garbage truck pilot to test CARB compliance and costs City public works staff proposed a pilot of a battery‑electric residential side‑loader trash truck to test range, maintenance, and charging needs as Visalia moves to meet California Air Resources Board zero‑emission rules; staff highlighted grant opportunities but warned of funding and operational uncertainties.

Visalia is taking a bold step towards sustainability by piloting a battery-electric garbage truck to meet California's zero-emission goals and assess its viability against the current CNG fleet.

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