Electric Vehicle Fire Primer for Fleet Managers
2/16/2024
Despite heightened media attention, the risk of an EV fire is statistically very low. Fleet managers considering EVs can learn about the potential for EV fires and measures to help reduce fire risk.
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Trends from the Alternative Fueling Station Locator: Third Quarter 2023
2/1/2024
Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure continues to rapidly change and grow. Using data from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fueling Station Locator, this report provides a snapshot of the state of EV charging infrastructure in the United States in the third calendar quarter of 2023 by charging level, network, and location. Additionally, this report measures the current state of charging infrastructure compared with a federal infrastructure requirement scenario. This information is intended to help transportation planners, policymakers, researchers, infrastructure developers, and others understand the rapidly changing landscape of EV charging infrastructure. This is the fifteenth report in a series.
Authors: Brown, A.; Cappellucci, J.; Heinrich, A.; Cost, E.
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI) Brief for State Public Utility Commissions (PUCs)
2/1/2024
State PUCs will play an important role in NEVI buildout as they oversee the utility investment in a new national EV charging network. This policy brief provides an explanation of the NEVI funding process and requirements for PUCs, describing potential PUC roles in the NEVI process and considerations for state PUCs as states undergo the NEVI process. The report also details how the implementation of the NEVI program may broadly impact the future technical requirements and standards for the EV charging industry and specifically for utilities.
Authors: Bennett, R
Adoption of Plug-in Electric Vehicles: Local Fuel Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions Across the U.S
2/1/2024
This report aims to fill a research gap in the local effects of the benefits of electric vehicle (EV) adoption. The report estimates the fuel cost savings and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions at the state and local zip code levels, considering local fuel prices, vehicle class preferences, vehicle model years, fuel efficiencies, and driving intensities. The report found that EV adoption can result in annual savings up to $2,200. Additionally, the report found that in over 99% of U.S. zip codes, EVs result in overall savings in fuel use and GHG emissions.
Authors: Wu, X; Zhou, Y; Gohlke, D
Community Charging: Emerging Multifamily, Curbside, and Multimodal Practices
2/1/2024
This paper discusses the emerging practices and technologies that can be used to bring electric mobility infrastructure to those without access to privately owned electric vehicle (EV) parking or privately owned EVs. Selected case studies from Colorado, California, New York, and outside of the U.S. illustrate curbside and multimodal solutions serving those who live in multifamily housing, residents without private parking, and residents who do not own cars.
Authors: Epstein, A; Ledvina, K; Lian, S; Drake, J; Costa, S; Washington, K
Clean Cities Coalitions 2022 Activity Report
1/29/2024
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) works with local Clean Cities coalitions across the country as part of its Technology Integration Program. These efforts help businesses and consumers make smarter and more informed transportation energy choices that can save energy, lower costs, provide resilience through fuel diversification, and reduce emissions. This report summarizes the success and impact of coalition activities based on data and information provided in their annual reports.
Authors: Singer, M.; Johnson, C.; Wilson, A.
Electric Mobility Opportunities for Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
1/1/2024
This report outlines steps that Brooklyn Park, Minnesota can take through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Communities Local Energy Action Program in order to expand electric mobility access for its residents, particularly those residents who are most historically underserved. The report provides an overview of different options for increasing mobility for residents, including personal electric vehicles, electric carshares, electric micro mobility, and on demand services. The report additionally highlights the importance of ongoing community engagement and education.
Authors: Weigl, D; Bopp, K; Rosner, N
Corridor-Level Impacts of Battery-Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks and the Effects of Policy in the United States
12/18/2023
Electrifying freight trucks will be key to alleviating air pollution burdens on disadvantaged communities and mitigating climate change. The United States plans to pursue this aim by adding vehicle charging infrastructure along specific freight corridors. This study explores the coevolution of the electricity grid and freight trucking landscape using an integrated assessment framework to identify when each interstate and drayage corridor becomes advantageous to electrify from a climate and human health standpoint.
Authors: McNeil, W; Tong, F; Harley, R; Auffhammer, M; Scown, C
AFLEET Assesses Vehicle, Fuel, and Infrastructure Impacts
12/13/2023
AFLEET is a free tool from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that fleet managers can use to quantify the environmental and economic impacts of new fuels and vehicle technologies. The AFLEET fact sheet explains how the tool works and how to access it.
A Deep Decarbonization Framework for the United States Economy – a Sector, Sub-Sector, and End-Use Based Approach
12/8/2023
Using the recently developed Decarbonization Analysis Model, this report analyzes the estimated greenhouse gas mitigation potential for projected energy demand based on several sector-level and cross-sectoral decarbonization pathways, including electrification, low-carbon fuels, and the reduction of fugitive emissions. The report analyzes the remaining projected emissions and highlights the need for developing low-carbon and carbon-negative alternatives to mitigate the fossil-based carbon emissions resulting from the fossil-based fuels in heavy-duty transportation.
Authors: Kar, S; Hawkins, T; Zaimes, G; Oke, D; Singh, U; Wu, X; Kwon, H; Zhang, S; Zang, G; Zhou, Y; Elgowainy, A; Wang, M; Ma, O
Charging Ahead: How Government Agencies Can Support the Electrification of Private Fleet Vehicles
12/1/2023
This toolkit is a resource for government agencies seeking ways to encourage private fleet operators and private sector stakeholders to transition to electric vehicles. It is designed to help government agencies consider, plan, coordinate, and support this adoption. Government agencies can use the toolkit to identify key partners, advance high-impact policy tools, and assist firms in pursuing or advancing fleet electrification.
Electric Vehicle Program Designs and Strategies to Enhance Equitable Deployment
12/1/2023
This report synthesizes and categorizes information from more than five dozen sources published between 2015 and 2023 – including national, regional, and state-level electric vehicle charging station program summaries, as well as updates, policy briefs, proposals, whitepapers, and reports – and describes three key activities to support informed decision-making for equitable electric vehicle charging station programs: cultivating partnerships, identifying a community’s unique needs, and developing an iterative program design.
Authors: Ball, J; Forrester, S; Grayson, A; Satchwell, A
Evaluating EV Charger Reliability and Performance
12/1/2023
This report analyzes processes for measuring, verifying, and evaluating charger reliability and performance, including gaps in current processes. The report discusses the importance of easily obtainable charger reliability data as well as consistency and standardization of collecting and processing this data.
Authors: Blongewicz, K; Di Filippo, J; Latham, S