As the first fully electric commercial delivery truck in New York City was unveiled today in the Bronx, Congressman José E. Serrano hailed it as a bold first step towards a cleaner city.

“Today we welcome the first zero-emissions delivery truck to New York City. I couldn’t be happier that it happens to be in the Bronx—the site of some of the worst air quality in the City. It is not a coincidence; however, as we have been working for quite some time to build an environmental movement in our community to deliver results like this one.

“The partnership between Down East Seafoods and the Bronx Community College’s Center for Sustainable Energy is at the root of this accomplishment.  They first met at a briefing at my offices, and we helped them identify available grants to help purchase the vehicle. The vision and hard work of the staff of both Downeast and the Center for Sustainable Energy are directly responsible—and I can’t say enough about their great work.

“The Center for Sustainable Energy will build on this great accomplishment at tomorrow’s 3rd Annual Alternative Fuel Vehicle Conference at Lehman College. There we’ll learn how to line up more of these types of opportunities for our community.

“I see today’s unveiling as the first step towards a sustainable, clean, job-friendly Bronx, where entrepreneurship and environmental protection are rewarded and nurtured. We have a great support network for people and businesses interested in reducing environmental damage and rebuilding our great community. This clean business model is the future of the Bronx, but more importantly, the City and the nation. We are an example today of what tomorrow looks like.”
 

###