The embarrassing truth about MLG’s so-called ‘zero-emission’ fire truck (New Mexico)

The Piñon Post ^ | May 23, 2024 | Piñon Post staff

[CedarDave]

Recent reports reveal that the celebrated “all-electric” or “zero emissions” fire trucks, being lauded from San Diego to Portland to Albuquerque, are not as environmentally friendly as advertised. Each of these new fire trucks, purchased with the assistance of federal funding, is equipped with a diesel engine to ensure functionality when the electric battery is depleted.

This revelation highlights a significant discrepancy between the marketed image of these trucks and their actual operational design.

The report indicates that each of these supposedly zero-emission trucks includes a diesel engine to guarantee that it can still pump water or drive if the electric battery runs out. Furthermore, the cost of these hybrid trucks is significantly higher than their all-diesel counterparts, with a price tag that is 40 to 50 percent more.

One notable example highlighted in the report is the purchase of an “all-electric” fire truck for $1.8 million, of which $400,000 was funded by a federal grant. Despite the truck being touted as a “zero emission” vehicle by Democrat New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, the inclusion of a diesel engine undermines this claim.

“This would be laughable if so much money wasn’t being wasted on such a big lie,” stated Daniel Turner, Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future. Turner expressed his frustration, emphasizing that politicians celebrating these trucks as “all-electric” are either misleading the public or are unaware of the trucks’ true nature. “Over-spending tax dollars on a product and then misleading voters is nothing less than pure fraud,” he added.

[CedarDave]

Another lie by our far left governor. In pursuit of zero-emission vehicles she is requiring that starting in 2026, 43% of all new passenger cars and light-duty trucks shipped to New Mexico auto dealerships must be zero-emission vehicles. The rules also call for 15% of all new commercial heavy-duty trucks to be zero-emission vehicles. The percentage for passenger cars jumps to 82% by 2032.

[CedarDave]

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[AndyJackson]

But it was a great bargain. The feds picked up 25% of the cost.

[gibsonguy]

They didn’t dare risk the optics of an all EV failing when it was needed to respond to a fire.

[cyclotic]

Even if the battery gets the firetruck to the scene, I’d think the energy draw for pumps, lights, hydraulics, fans etc. is absolutely massive.

Sorry, can’t use the Jaws of Life to extricate you until we recharge. Keep your finger in that arterial bleed for another half hour, would ya?

[Robert DeLong]

So, they are hybrid's. I actually think that is a wise choice, instead of depending on an all electric Fire Engine that might not be able to reach your house in time needed.

But why in the heck are they going from San Diego to Portland an then to Abq.?

[Stanwood_Dave]

Is anyone going to talk about having to purchase a "FIRE-PROOF STORAGE CONTAINER FOR THE VEHICLE?"

[bray]

Communists are really good at solving imaginary problems.

[CedarDave]

But why in the heck are they going from San Diego to Portland an then to Abq.? Those are the locations where a so-called EV firetruck is being touted as zero-emission. This truck will be new to ABQ when delivered.

[IYAS9YAS]

First question: Do we need a new fire truck?

Second question: Why does it need to be electric when a fire will put out far more crap into the air than that electric POS will prevent.

Third question: Who puts out the electric fire truck fires?

Fourth question: wouldn't the money have been better spent on law enforcement to take care of crime in the war zone in Albuquerque?

[Spitzensparkin1]

Yes, it was like it was on sale for 25% off. Such a bargain, she had to buy it.
The entitled Bimbo. Third generation career politician she is.
Spit!

SS1

[LegendHasIt]

Zero Emissions vehicles huh?

Doesn’t she realize that even a Fred Flintstone car has emissions? Fred puts out lots of CO2 going up La Bajada Hill.

[crosdaddy]

Plus those Bronto burgers give you gas

[LegendHasIt]

If only they could harness it for fuel......

Hey, that could be where the term ‘Fossil Fuel’ actually came from.

[Lean-Right]

Likely purchased as a
cab & chassis in San
Diego, then shipped to
Portland for the battery,
body, and spec’d equipment
installation. Once done,
they’re shipped to NM.

[Robert DeLong]

That makes sense, even more waste generated to save the planet. These people are utter bozos in charge. They may have the smarts to make money, but they also lack smarts when it comes to efficiency, and probably just about everything else.