The City of Salem is excited to announce Z.E.U.S. as the name for our all-electric compact street sweeper! Z.E.U.S stands for Zero Emission Utility Sweeper, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly street maintenance. The name was suggested by 8th grade student Zaidee Salazar and received the majority of the more than 1,300 responses.
The contest received more than 650 name suggestions, with the finalists picked based on their originality and creativity. Over the next few weeks, the new street sweeper will be outfitted with custom logos and graphics and begin its work clearing narrow paths, sidewalks, alleyways, and other tight spaces of leaves and debris this December.
More about the Sweeper
The eSwingo 200+ EV Sweeper is a fully electric, compact sweeper that’s built to tackle narrow spaces like park trails, bike paths, and alleys. This 100% electric sweeper produces zero carbon emissions, can operate for up to 10 hours before needing a recharge, and runs quietly with a sustainable design.
Thanks to a $337,443 grant through the DEQ’s Oregon Clean Fuels Program and PGE’s Drive Change Fund, the City of Salem was able to purchase this cutting-edge sweeper. The Drive Change Fund, established in 2019, has awarded millions of dollars for new electric vehicles and chargers across Oregon, supporting cleaner air and lower emissions in our communities. This new electric sweeper is a significant addition to the City’s Climate Action Plan, specifically supporting Strategy TL-30 to transition all city vehicles to electric.
The City of Salem is committed to creating a greener future and reducing our carbon footprint. We extend our thanks to the DEQ’s Oregon Clean Fuels Program and PGE for helping make this progress possible.
To see a map of your neighborhoods street sweeping schedule, go to the Find your streetsweeper schedule webpage.
