Tipline: Why is the Town of Cheektowaga not using its electric cars? In 2017 the town pursued a 'clean energy' grant to purchase a fleet of electric cars. Town employees say at least half of them have never been driven. Author: Dave McKinley, Bill Boyer Published: 6:45 PM EDT June 9, 2021 Updated: 7:05 PM EDT June 9, 2021 CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — A viewer contacted our 2 On Your Side tip line to ask “why is the town of Cheektowaga not using its electric powered cars? 6 months parked and not in use.” In 2017, with much fanfare, the town announced it was pursuing a $250,000 state sponsored "clean energy" grant to buy a fleet of electric cars and build charging station for them.