The City of Quincy, Massachusetts, and Boston-based clean technology company Cero Global have announced a new pilot program designed to reduce vehicle emissions, lower city fuel and maintenance costs, and improve air quality for residents.

Cero Global’s system is an add-on for internal combustion engine vehicles that clips into existing components and collects real-time operating data. According to the company, the device is intended to reduce tailpipe emissions by more than 60% and improve fuel economy by 3–5%, while providing data that can be used to monitor performance and inform maintenance planning.

The pilot project will use Cero Global’s technology on city-owned vehicles to evaluate its impact on emissions and fuel consumption, as well as any potential savings in municipal operating costs.

“Partnering with the City of Quincy is a milestone for our mission to make cleaner, more efficient fleets accessible today,” said Brian Lee, Founder and CEO of Cero Global. “Massachusetts has long been a leader in sustainability, and forward-thinking partnerships like this one are essential to developing the next generation of clean, scalable transportation solutions.”

Pilot to Measure Emissions and Cost Savings Across City Fleet

The pilot program will launch with 10-15 city vehicles over the coming months, including units from the Department of Public Works, Fire Department, and School Department. The goal is to quantify emissions reductions and cost savings across a range of vehicle types.

Phase one of the project will last approximately three months, with plans to expand to a broader deployment over the following 6-12 months if successful.

Under Mayor Tom Koch, Quincy has added the new pilot program to its broader sustainability and cost-management efforts. According to the release, Quincy is the first city in the country to test this emissions-reducing technology in its fleet, providing an early case study on its operational, environmental, and budget impacts.

“We’re always looking for ways to make Quincy greener and more efficient,” said Mayor Tom Koch. “This partnership with Cero Global helps us reduce harmful emissions, save taxpayer dollars, and take another step toward a cleaner, healthier city. Electric vehicles are an important part of our future, but they remain costly for cities to deploy at scale. This technology allows us to make meaningful progress right now.”