Connor Herman gave this presentation at the EV Basics webinar on September 28, 2020

1. National Drive
Electric Week: EV
Basics
September 29th, 2020

2. • Forth is a nonprofit trade association and advocate for electric, shared, and smartmobility. Through
innovation, demonstration projects, advocacyand engagement,we are advancing electric, smart, and shared
transportation in the Pacific Northwest and beyond
• Based in Portland, Oregonwe have over170 member companies andorganizations, including many global
automakers, utilities, and local governments
• Working with the City of San Antonio as part of the American Climate Cities Challenge
Who we are:
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3. Why ShouldYouCare aboutelectricvehicles?
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CleanerAir
•$10k worthsocial benefits dueto improved air qualityfor every EV
Energy Dollars StayLocal
•Electricity is produced regionallywhichsupports local jobs
Fighting Climate Change
•Transportationis thenumber one sourceof CO2 emissions
CheaperOperations
•Cheaperfuel, less maintenance,financialincentives

4. ElectricVehicle Types
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BatteryElectricVehicle (BEV):
• 100%electric, completelybatterypowered
• Plug-in torecharge
• Ex:Chevy BoltEV,VW e-Golf, KiaSoulEV, HyundaiKona,Tesla
Model 3 (pictured)
Plug-in HybridVehicle (PHEV):
• Bothelectricandgasoline powered
• Varyingsizesof batterypacks
• Mosthavean “Electriconly”mode
• Plug-in torecharge,fill tankwhen needed
• Ex:RAV4Prime(pictured), BMW i3 (pictured),KiaNiroPHEV,Chevy
Volt
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5. Plus, Rivian,Cybertruck, and medium- and heavy-duty!
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Carmaker Commitment in EVs
Audi 20newEV modelsby2025
BMW 25electrifiedvehiclemodelsand$32billioninR&Dinvestmentby2025.
Daimler/ Mercedes-Benz $1billiontobuildbatteryfacility+ EV trucking.Plug-inoptionforentireportfolioby
2022
GeneralMotors 20all-electricmodelsby2023
Fiat-Chrysler More than30electrifiedmodelsby 2022
Ford 40EVs by 2022
Hyundai 44EV modelsby2025
Renault-Nissan-MitsubishiAlliance Deploy12all-electricmodelsby 2022;sellover1millionEVsperyearby2022
Toyota Halfofsaleselectric2028
The VWGroup $84billionin EV development.70newelectricmodelsby2028
Volvo Launched newEV-specificbrand:Polestar
Automaker CommitmentsAbound

6. Notjustlight-duty…
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7. EVs are Cleaner Than Gasoline Vehicles
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EVs are Cheaper to Drive ThanGasolineVehicles
Over 40% cheaper to fuel!

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EVs are Cheaper to Maintainthan GasolineVehicles
• Electricvehicles cost less than halfas much to operate as gas-powered cars:
• EV owners on averagesave $800 peryear in maintenance costs compared to gasoline
vehicles
• No oil changes
• Reduced maintenance (no air filters, timing belts, fans belts, spark plugs and more)
• Regenerative braking
https://evcharging.enelx.com/news/blog/570-electric-cars-vs-gas-cars-cost

10. Financial SavingsonYour Purchase
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Federal TaxCredit: Up to $7,500 off purchase of a new/leased PEV
TexasCommission on Environmental Quality Light Duty Vehicle
Purchase or Lease Invective Program Purchase or Lease (3+ years):
$2,500
Check with your local utility for additional savings!

11. EVs are Fun to Drive!
• Instant acceleration and torque
• Lower center of gravity for tight handling
• Quiet
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12. ElectricVehicle Charging
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Level 1
• Miles gained per hourof charge:3-5
• Great for overnight charging
• Best for plug-in hybrids or folks with short
commutes
120Volt Outlet Standard Port
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13. ElectricVehicle Charging
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Level 2
• Miles gained per hourof charge:12-40
• Good for public chargers, homes, apartments, or
workplace. 240Volt Outlet (dryer
plug)
Standard Port
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14. ElectricVehicle Charging
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Level 3 -
DC Fast Charging
• Allows for longer trips with shorter stops
• 80% chargein 20-40 minutes
• Threeplug shapes:
• CCS/SAE
• CHADeMO
• Tesla
CCS/SAEAmerican/European CHAdeMO
Nissan
Tesla
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15. Public Charging Stations: San Antonio
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There are more than 75,000 public charging plugs in U.S.

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18. Questions?
Connor Herman
connorh@forthmobility.org
Forthmobility.org