American technology and know-how are well-respected in many industries throughout the world. However, in the area of electric vehicles, Europe has the reputation for being a front runner in the implementation of these advanced technologies that can improve overall fleet performance and save money while meeting tighter environmental standards than those in the US. It is common in many cities across Europe to see a switch to electric municipal work trucks. In the near future, such technologies will make an impact in North America as well, presenting an opportunity to ease our implementation by learning from the mistakes and the wins that our counterparts made when adopting this technology. Electric vehicles are not simply about lower emissions and reducing environmental impact. Rather, the change can provide many benefits to a city from reducing costs and noise pollution to extending the workable hours for their fleet. The presentation relies heavily on the practical experience of the Swiss city of Thun, outlining their switch to an electric sweeper. Toward the end of the session, presenters will also discuss new technologies on the horizon for fleet managers.