Phase 2: Identify what is possible now

Step 3

Conduct a feasibility analysis on your fleet

Questions

Install data loggers on current vehicles to collect data on use and duty cycle.
- This data will be used in your total cost of ownership calculations and help determine which routes can be electrified first.
Assess which duty cycles/routes are best suited to electrification by analyzing what their range needs are in a day and when there is sufficient downtime in the duty cycle for that vehicle to charge.
- Some vehicles may need to use fast-charging infrastructure to be electrified, but this does not rule them out of the process — it just needs to be a consideration when planning the charging infrastructure in a later step.
Determine energy needs by factoring in how many vehicles your plan to electrify, the mix of slow versus fast chargers, and managed charging techniques (such as smart charging, solar, and battery storage).
Determine ideal locations for charging stations, considering whether you will have them at one or multiple sites and how the location will help meet your energy needs.
Request estimated delivery dates from vehicle providers and charging station providers. It is important to manage timelines so that charging stations are operational when vehicles are delivered.
Model the total cost of ownership, considering estimated grant funding as well as utility rates and resources that you learned about in Step 2.
Discuss the results of your feasibility assessment with your utility.
Conduct a mapping exercise to understand where electrifying would have the most impact on improving air quality

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How will the climate of your service area affect battery range?
How will vehicle use patterns (e.g., multiple stop-starts) and driver behavior affect battery range?
How much capacity can your site handle?
- You’ll be discussing this and the implications with your utility in the next step to determine whether you need to build out new infrastructure.
- How much additional battery capacity will you need to be able to operate on the coldest and hottest days for your region?
- What is the current electricity capacity of your site? How much of it can be available/dedicated to fleet charging?

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Phase 2: Identify what is possible now

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