Des Moines, IA: City Fleet EV Deployment in Cold Weather
Moe Khatib2023-03-30T12:20:29-04:00A case study of EV deployment in Des Moines, Iowa's cold climate.
Taking Commercial Fleet Electrification to Scale
Spencer Burget2021-04-16T14:33:31-04:00Despite strong and growing policy and consumer momentum toward their adoption, barriers remain and are impeding the growth of the zero-emission commercial vehicle (ZECV) segment. A new CALSTART White Paper, “Taking Commercial Fleet Electrification to Scale” offers structured guidance on how to catalyze ZECV markets and unlock the needed capital to finance fleet electrification.
Siting Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) With Equity In Mind
Spencer Burget2021-04-07T19:15:26-04:00This paper from ACEEE analyzes the extent to which states and utilities are including equity in their siting of electric vehicle supply equipment and offers recommendations to states, utility commissions, and utilities to ensure that the benefits of transportation electrification reach underserved communities.
California Heavy-Duty Fleet Electrification
Conner Smith2021-03-31T13:26:00-04:00This study seeks to use real fleet data to evaluate the costs and capabilities of charging systems, and the impact of electric rate design and infrastructure policy on the ability of fleets to deploy electric vehicles in the heavy duty market segment.
EV100 Progress and Insights Report 2021
Conner Smith2021-03-10T13:44:40-05:00As we approach the all-important COP26, the report calls for businesses to lead from the front and for every company with a fleet or employee car scheme to join EV100 and commit to going electric.
State Transportation Electrification Scorecard
Conner Smith2021-02-16T17:42:22-05:00The State Transportation Electrification Scorecard ranks states’ efforts—identifying those that have taken comprehensive steps to reduce barriers and others that are just starting. Every state can step up to enable equitable, electrified transportation for all.
Electric Vehicle Batteries
Conner Smith2021-03-10T13:27:39-05:00Scaling up BEV manufacturing will mean increasing the production and processing of several materials used in today’s lithium-ion batteries. Fortunately, strategies for recycling lithium-ion batteries offer the possibility of a sustainable, long-term supply of such materials, supporting the continued deployment of electric vehicles (EVs).
Efficient planning and implementation of public chargers: Lessons learned from European cities
Conner Smith2021-03-10T12:09:47-05:00This working paper gathers insights from selected European cities on how to streamline the charging infrastructure planning and implementation process.
Steep Climb Ahead: How Fleet Managers Can Prepare for the Coming Wave of Electrified Vehicles
Conner Smith2021-01-29T16:46:56-05:00This report offers the first comprehensive assessment of how major US fleet managers are approaching the electrification of their fleets. It is based on RMI’s survey of 91 fleet managers operating large fleets, as well as 18 in-depth interviews conducted with fleet managers representing a cross-section of fleet types.
EV Charging at Multi-Family Dwellings
Nicole Lepre2021-01-19T16:48:05-05:00The U.S. Department of Energy reports that more than 80 percent of electric vehicle charging occurs at home.