Whitmer orders state government to only buy zero-emission vehicles

LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - State government agencies are required to replace aging vehicles with electric or other zero-emission models under a new director. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the order Tuesday, mandating a transition to an entirely zero-emission fleet. All cars and light-duty vehicles must be zero emissions by 2033 while medium and heavy duty vehicles must transition by 2040. Whitmer said the order will reduce air pollution, boost demand for electric vehicles made in Michigan and lower operating costs. "Michigan automakers are on the cutting-edge of the world's switch to...