The town of Cary, North Carolina operates a large and diverse fleet and has steadily integrated electric vehicles since 2012 as part of its commitment to sustainable transportation. In 2025, Cary deployed the first electric heavy-duty fire truck on the East Coast to test whether zero-emission technology can meet the operational demands of emergency response. This initiative aims to evaluate performance, inform future fleet decisions, and provide a playbook for other fleets covering financing, charging infrastructure, deployment, training, and manufacturer support.

This document identifies the five key implementation steps Cary took for successful HDEV deployment and describes strategies that can be replicated to secure future success. These insights provide lessons relevant for other municipalities and heavy-duty fleets, demonstrating how HDEVs can be thoughtfully integrated into mission critical fleet operations through deliberate planning, stakeholder engagement and a focus on operational reliability.

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