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Hawaii County will roll out its new hybrid vehicle fleet today.
Hawaii County will roll out its new hybrid vehicle fleet today.
Mayor Billy Kenoi will plug in the first car during a ceremony at 10 a.m. today at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
The five 2012 Chevy Volts, which will be blessed, run on both electricity and gasoline.
Each vehicle cost $47,000.
The county will receive a $4,500 credit for each car.
They are anticipated to be used by the county departments of Parks and Recreation, Planning, and Housing and Community Development.