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San Jose lost a $12M EV grant. The 2030 state deadline didn't move.

San Jose Transportation and Environment Committee: City lost a $12M federal EV grant weeks after the award. State 2030 zero-emission deadline holds. SJCE roadmap goes to council May 19.
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San Jose
Transportation and Environment Committee Meeting
April 13, 2026

TL;DR

  • The city's fleet team is staffed at 43 mechanics against an industry standard of 110, with about 200 vehicles backlogged for procurement or repair.
  • A $12 million federal grant for fleet electrification was awarded in January 2025. The new federal administration froze and rescinded it 2 to 3 weeks later.
  • About 20% of the light-duty fleet is electric. Electric versions of medium and heavy vehicles cost 200 to 300% more than gas or diesel.
  • The Better Bike Plan added about 7.5 miles in 2025, with downtown lanes now being upgraded from paint to concrete. Bay Wheels is expanding to east San Jose.
  • The SJCE programs roadmap heads to full council May 19 with budgets held flat at $10 million because of the PCIA fee.

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