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CHARLOTTE — The City of Charlotte’s new bike lane electric street sweeper has a new name.
The Charlotte Department of Transportation asked the public to submit ideas for what to call the machine.
The public weighed in on what to call it and Sweepy McSweepface got the most votes.
The votes are in. Charlotte residents have officially named the new electric street sweeper Sweepy McSweepface. Democracy in action @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/8OrjpHSbeI
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) May 26, 2023
The other two names on the final ballot were Clearopathra and Sweep Caroline.
The winner was announced Thursday at the Innovation Barn.
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