Electrifying Trucks: From Delivery Vans to Buses to 18-Wheelers
Nicole Lepre2020-02-25T13:24:49-05:00This paper surveys the opportunities and barriers for electrification of trucks and buses, the state of the market, and the policy landscape.
DCFC Rate Design Study
Nicole Lepre2020-01-30T14:57:57-05:00In this study for the Colorado Energy Office, RMI performed a comparative analysis of three proposed tariffs that are specifically designed to meet the needs of the unique type of load presented by DC fast chargers (DCFCs) for electric vehicles.
Public and Electric Utility Support for Electric Buses and Trucks
Conner Smith2024-03-04T18:41:39-05:00This report provides an overview of public and utility funding for three major categories of medium- and heavy duty EVs: transit buses, school buses, and trucks. It builds on recent reports covering the market in California and finds that the business case for investing in electric buses and trucks is improving and electric models already have lower lifetime costs than conventional models in some cases.
Comparison of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Technologies in California
Conner Smith2021-05-11T09:03:36-04:00This report presents the results of a comprehensive study to compare the emission, cost, and economic and jobs impacts of alternative technologies for the MD and HD transportation sector. The analysis was conducted to better understand the type and pace of alternative vehicle technology and fuel implementation required for California to achieve its public health goals.
Ready for Work: Now Is the Time for Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles
Conner Smith2020-01-30T15:01:43-05:00This report explores policy options for medium- and heavy-duty electrification and argues that policy approaches should center on improving air quality in communities most burdened by vehicle pollution.
Viable Class 7/8 Electric, Hybrid, And Alternative Fuel Tractors
Conner Smith2020-05-20T14:58:55-04:00NACFE’s purpose in this report is to help clarify in an unbiased way the differences and similarities in this intimidating wide spectrum of developing powertrain choices facing fleets.
Making Electric Vehicles Work for Utility Customers
Nicole Lepre2020-01-30T15:01:55-05:00This report provides a framework for helping consumer advocates analyze EV policy options (including ratepayer-funded transportation electrification programs) and ensure that the benefits of EV adoption are equitably distributed across customers.
REV UP: A Nationwide Study of the Electric Vehicle Shopping Experience
Conner Smith2019-11-14T08:26:51-05:00This report presents the findings of the Sierra Club's recent nationwide investigation into the shopping experience for consumer EVs. The report results show that 74 percent of auto dealerships surveyed do not have a single EV on their lot for sale and that consumers were still not being given important information about charging, battery range, and financial incentives.
Residential Electric Vehicle Rates That Work
Conner Smith2025-06-29T17:51:35-04:00This report from the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and their partners explores how utilities can influence home charging behaviors through EV time-varying rates that incentivize residential customers to charge off-peak thereby minimizing distribution system impacts and avoiding the need for costly infrastructure upgrades and investments. The survey results show that customers on an EV-specific time-varying rate were more familiar with the rate rules and more likely to charge off-peak compared to their generic time-varying rate counterparts.
Colorado Electrification & Decarbonization Study
Nicole Lepre2019-12-05T12:49:19-05:00The present study aims to access the impacts of incorporating electrification of other economic sectors (and hydrogen production) into a carbon constrained electricity system across the state of Colorado.