More than 1,000 cities worldwide have pledged themselves to the UN’s zero-emissions (ZE) race. Many of these include municipalities in North America, including major American and Canadian metros.
Fleet managers are increasingly interested in joining the ZE transition by using electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce their carbon footprints. If you’re one of these forward-thinking leaders looking to transition your government fleet, this guide can help you better understand the power of using public charging sites to get there.
Shifting your organization to zero-emissions infrastructure brings a host of benefits to your fleet, agency, and public audience. The five most impactful of these include:
Let’s examine how public charging sites can help you achieve a ZE future.
Public charging stations are a powerful resource for governments looking to reduce their fleet emissions. Understanding how they work is relatively simple—you just need to implement the correct number for optimal outcomes.
First, you need to select the right type of charging station. There are three different levels:
Apart from choosing the right mix of charging station types, you need to select the type of charging site network desired. There are two options: networked and non-networked.
Networked charging sites are connected to your larger management system via interconnected public chargers. In other words, they have access to the internet. Common benefits include:
Non-networked charging stations are standalone machines that are not connected to any unifying system (which means they don’t have access to the internet). The benefits include:
By this point in the planning process, you should be ready to design an EV charging plan for your government fleet. You just need to consider the size, capacity, and availability of your resources before breaking ground on your charging site.
First, consider partnering with advisors and mentors to help you make informed decisions. Then, look to local utility companies and energy providers to see how much power you can allocate to charging infrastructure.
Installing public charging stations is one of the most effective ways to help your government fleet reach its ZE goals. However, you must be careful to select the right industry partners to support your journey with as few impediments as possible.
Suggested partners for government fleets include:
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