Milford, Detroit Test GGT Electric LSVs – Milford, Detroit city officials have started a trial run to evaluate the use of LSVs as a replacement for some of their existing fleet. The town’s ordinance officers will use GGT Electric’s commercial truck model for several weeks to test their viability.  Officials estimate that fuel costs would be $200 per year for the electric vehicle compared to $1,500 for the gas vehicle that otherwise would be used.  Learn more:  Hometownlife.com

Electric Car Sharing In San Diego – Car2go, a subsidiary of Daimler, is launching an electric fleet for their car sharing program in San Diego.  The fleet will consist of 300 of Daimler’s Smart ForTwo Electric Drive vehicles by the end of the year. The Car2go sharing model is designed to meet the needs of urban drivers who want to make spontaneous short one-way trips. In other cities their vehicles are typically used for trips of 6 miles or less. The vehicles will be located at various designated spots around the city.  Learn more:  Wired.com