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Biden vows to replace U.S. government fleet with EVs

President Joe Biden speaking in front of American flag
(Leah Millis/REUTERS)
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By:
DAVID SHEPARDSON
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Reuters
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January 26, 2021 12:07 AM

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden on Monday vowed to replace the U.S. government's fleet of roughly 650,000 vehicles with electric models as the new administration shifts its focus toward clean energy.

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