DocGo Unveils Nation’s First All-Electric, Zero-Emission Vehicle

New York City NY

03 March, 2022

11:45 AM

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New York-based DocGo, a leading provider of last-mile mobile health services and integrated medical mobility solutions, announced it has delivered a new all-electric, zero-emissions ambulance. The all-electric vehicle will be the first of its kind to be registered in the U.S. and marks DocGo's first step towards “Zero Emission,” the company’s latest sustainability mission to have an all-electric fleet by 2032. DocGo CEO and Founder Stan Vashovsky said the company is tireless in its quest to innovate how care is provided. “Our ‘Zero Emission’ Initiative exemplifies how DocGo is revolutionizing the delivery of mobile medical care, and building a company that’s better for our patients, for our care providers, for our customers, and for the planet,” said Vashovsky. With several hybrid vehicles already in its fleet, the launch of this all-electric ambulance and “Zero Emission” demonstrates DocGo’s commitment to advancing green initiatives. This all-electric ambulance is 1/10th as polluting compared to a standard gasoline ambulance. In addition to being less harmful to the planet, the electric ambulance has the potential to lower patient transportation costs due to lower fuel costs and maintenance needs. DocGo worked with Lightning eMotors, a leading provider of specialized and sustainable fleet solutions, to create the new vehicle. Nicholas Bettis, director of marketing and sales operations at Lightning eMotors said the company is honored to have worked alongside DocGo on this initiative. “In addition to being environmentally-friendly, the drastic reduction in pollutants is better for the overall health of the patients being transported,” added Bettis. To celebrate the first patient in the U.S. to be transported in an all-electric ambulance, DocGo will be hosting a ribbon cutting with a hospital partner in New York. Additional details around partner name, location, date, and time are forthcoming.