City of Hillsboro EV 101 by Connor Herman and Manuel Morales
1. EV 101
City of Hillsboro and
Washington County
September 1, 2020
Manuel Morales, Program
Associate
Connor Herman, Program
Manager
www.forthmobility.org
2. • Forth is a nonprofit trade association and advocate for smart transportation.
Through innovation, demonstration projects, advocacyand engagement.
• Based in Portland, Oregonwe have over170 member companies and
organizations, including many global automakers, utilities, and local
governments
Who We Are:
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3. CleanerAir
• $10kworth social benefits due to improved airquality for everyEV
EnergyDollars Stay Local
• Electricity is produced domestically
Fighting Climate Change
• Transportation is the numberone source of CO2 emissions
Supporting Renewables
• Advancingbattery technology supports renewable energy
CheaperOperations
• Cheaperfuel, less maintenance,financial incentives
Why ShouldYou Care About ElectricVehicles?
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4. ElectricVehicleTypes
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BatteryElectricVehicle (BEV):
• 100%electric, completely battery powered
• Plug-into recharge
• Ex: Chevy Bolt EV (pictured), VWe-Golf, Kia Soul EV, HyundaiKona,
Tesla models
Plug-in HybridVehicle (PHEV):
• Both electric and gasoline powered
• Varyingsizes of battery packs
• Most havean “Electric only”mode
• Plug-into recharge,fill tank when needed
• Ex: RAV4 Prime(pictured), Hyundai Sonata PHEV,
BMWi3 Rex(pictured), Honda ClarityPHEV, Chevy
Volt
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6. Plus, Rivian,Cybertruck, and medium- and heavy-duty!
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Automaker Commitments Abound
Carmaker Commitment in EVs
Audi 20newEV modelsby2025
BMW 25electrifiedvehiclemodelsand$32billioninR&Dinvestmentby
2025.
Daimler/ Mercedes-Benz $1billiontobuildbatteryfacility+ EV trucking.Plug-inoptionfor
entireportfolioby2022
GeneralMotors 20all-electricmodelsby2023
Fiat-Chrysler More than30electrifiedmodelsby 2022
Ford 40EVs by 2022
Hyundai 44EV modelsby2025
Renault-Nissan-MitsubishiAlliance Deploy12all-electricmodelsby 2022;sellover1millionEVsperyear
by2022
Toyota Halfofsaleselectric2028
The VWGroup $84billionin EV development.70newelectricmodelsby2028
Volvo Launched newEV-specificbrand:Polestar
8. MunicipalGreen Fleets
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• As part of its 3-YearInitiative, SMARTColumbus set thegoals for both public
and private fleet adoption, with the City procuring 200EVs.
• City of Portland’s 2020goal includes adding 60EV sedans, increasing light-
dutyfleet percentage to 30% electric.
• Cityof Atlanta: Over 60EVs already in use by city departments.
• Los Angeles: Adopted nearly 400EVs over the past 3 years.
• Charlotte: All light-dutyfleet vehicles to be zero-emission by 2030
9. EVs are Cleaner Than Gasoline Vehicles
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EVs Are Cheaper To Drive Than Gasoline Vehicles
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EVs Are Cheaper To MaintainThan Gasoline
Vehicles
• 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
https://evcharging.enelx.com/news/blog/570-electric-cars-vs-gas-cars-cost
• No oil changes
• Reduced maintenance (no air filters, timing belts, fans belts, spark plugs
and more)
• Regenerative braking
12. FinancialSavings On Your Purchase
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Oregon State Rebate: up to $5,000
• StandardRebate: $2,500 off a new/leased PEV
• ChargeAheadRebate*: additional $2,500 off a new orused PEV
Federal TaxCredit: Up to $7,500 off purchase of a new/leased PEV
(That’s upto $12,500 off!!)
Check with your local utility for additional savings!
13. EVs Are FunTo Drive!
• Instant acceleration and torque
• Lower center of gravity for tight handling
• Quiet
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Photo by Dylan VanWeeldon
14. Looking at the lifecycle, BEVs
are less intensive than
gasoline vehicles
What About The Batteries?
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https://www.ucsusa.org/sites/default/files/attach/2015/11/Cleaner-Cars-from-Cradle-
to-Grave-full-report.pdf
15. But How Long Do Batteries Last?
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• Early EVs (~2012)saw as muchas a 20% reductionin batteries over the courseof 5 years.
• Recent studies showcasing modern EVs see about a 10%reduction in maximumbattery range over 150,000
miles.
https://blog.ucsusa.org/hanjiro-ambrose/how-long-
will-my-ev-battery-last-and-3-tips-to-help-it-last-longer
Most manufacturersprovide EV battery
coverage for eight years or 100,000
miles
16. ElectricVehicleCharging
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Level 1
• Miles gained per hourof
charge:3-5
• Great forovernight
charging
• Best for plug-in hybrids or
folks with short commutes
120Volt Outlet StandardPort
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17. ElectricVehicleCharging
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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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18. ElectricVehicleCharging
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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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37. Questions?
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Connor Herman
connorh@forthmobility.org
Manuel Morales
manuelm@forthmobility.org
Editor's Notes
We are an automotive trade group
Our mission encompasses our work outside of Oregon now and also ACES
We are funded by member dues, grants, and our annual conference
EPA range is an average of best and worst cases scenarios
EV 101
--so a brief introduction to different types of electric vehicles available today
--An electric vehicle is a vehicle powered in part or entirely from electricity. All of these vehicles have plugs on them and are collectively referred to as plug-in electric vehicles, this excludes hybrids like the Honda Civic Hybrid and regular Toyota Prius.
--Battery Electric Vehicles: Currently, most battery electric vehicles have battery packs that range from 24 kW in a Fiat 500e to 30 kW in a Nissan LEAF to a 60kW battery in a Chevy Bolt. Depending on how you drive and the conditions you are driving in, these vehicles can go 2-4 miles/kW meaning that they have ranges of about 80-240 miles.
--Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles: These have a smaller battery and operate like traditional hybrids where a gasoline engine and electric motor both work to power the wheels. The new Prius Prime has an “all-electric mode” where you can go around 15-20 miles with just electricity. If your commute is 5-7 miles, than this may be a good option for you.
--Electric Extended Range Vehicle: This includes the Chevy Volt, which Washington County has recently acquired and the BMW i3 with the range extender or REx. The gasoline engine runs a generator which refills battery. The new Chevy Volt has an 18.4 kW battery meaning that when it is fully charged, the Volt can travel 40-60 miles all electric before the gasoline engine kicks in. The gas tank has a capacity of 8.9 gallons and can achieve up to 42 MPG meaning that it can travel over 400 miles with a full charge and full tank. This is a great transition car if you are concerned with making the jump to a full battery electric vehicle because you will be able to make the most of your trips around town and to and from work on electricity, but if you want to take a longer trip to Southern Oregon or Seattle, you don’t have to stop to plug-in or worry about finding a plug at your destination.
Conventional Hybrids: The most popular EVs historically, conventional hybrids have both a gasoline engine and an electric motor, but the electric battery cannot be charged by plugging a cable into an outlet. Instead, batteries in conventional hybrids are charged using regenerative braking, which captures the kinetic energy that is generated during braking and converts it into electricity. Since conventional hybrids cannot plug into the electric grid, they are not the focus of this paper. • Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs): PEVs are any vehicle with an electric battery that can be recharged from an external electricity source. Two types of PEVs are Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). • Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)s are very similar to conventional hybrids, but the electric battery can be charged by plugging it into an outlet or charging station. These cars can run solely on electricity until the battery is depleted, with ranges from 12 to 53 miles before the gas motor kicks in.4 • BEVs are solely powered by their electric motor and therefore have zero tailpipe emissions. Ranges greatly vary from 58 miles for a small all-electric Smart car to 315 miles for the Tesla Model S. BEVs are sometimes referred to as zero emission vehicles (ZEVs), but the term ZEV can also include other alternative fuel vehicles that produce zero emissions at the source, including hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.5
Goal was by 2015…just a couple years late, around October 2018
Cities incorporating the “Electric First” rule where if there is a compatible electric vehicle that could be purchased when considering the purchase of a vehicle. Ex: Sacremento
Mayors EV Purchasing collaborative, turnkey solution to procuring EVs and getting the cheapest price
I. Tool from the Department of Energy.
II. The “fuel cost” for electric is about a third of a traditional gas vehicle.
I. University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute 2018 study
II. EV drive train less 30 parts compared to hundreds in ICE power train.
III. 1/3 the cost to operate on average
Thanks to years of hard work by Forth and our partners, Oregon now has a purchase rebate of up to $2,500 for new all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and an additional $2,500 for lower-income drivers to buy new or used electric cars. On August 2, 2018 the Oregon Supreme Court unanimously ruled against a lawsuit challenging how the program is funded, which will allow the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program to move forward. The Department of Environmental Quality will be working quickly to streamline the rebate system. The standard rebate of up to $2,500 applies to the purchase or lease of any new electric or plug-in hybrid car with a base MSRP of $50,000 or less. The additional Charge Ahead rebate of up to $2,500 can be combined to provide $5,000 towards the purchase or lease of a new vehicle, or applied to a used electric car. Purchases made on or after January 1, 2018 are eligible for the rebate and buyers must fill out a Phase I application within six months of purchase (fill it out here). Buyers will be required to complete a Phase II application at a later date
Even if our EVs are not being shot into space by one of Elon Musk’s rockets, they are still are ton of fun to drive.
Instant acceleration and high torque (great for getting around the city!)
Lower center of gravity: batteries are built into the floor chassis, rather than having weight in an engine.
Quiet, no engine noise – listen to your music in its unadulterated glory.
High-tech connected features, often time receive “over the air” updates to improve performance and features
In some vehicles, rarely have to put your foot on the brake. Takes some getting use to, but really is a lot of fun.
First, must consider the overall lifecycle from cradle to grave of manufacturing, operating, and disposing of the vehicle. BEVs are astoundingly better over their lifetime.
If asked, the three biggest effects are temperature, cycles, and time.
storing a lithium battery for long periods at or near its full capacity or close to empty will also gradually reduce its maximum storage potential
The greatest effects being:
(1) Exposure to extreme temperature changes.
(2) Rapid charge and discharge.
(3) Repeated utilization of the maximum storage potential.
You can plug them into any grounded 110v outlet
Fine for plug-in hybrid
Every car comes with one of these in the trunk or somewhere in the car for emergencies and home use
These are generally what you may have seen before
Like what a dryer or hot tub would use.
These are the chargers that people install both at home and in public places like malls, grocery stores, etc.
Many hotels also provide these chargers for overnight guests—Tesla even has a program that allows you to apply for free destination chargers
If you’re installing these at a small business or in a home, you may have to do more electrical work if the building is older
These chargers are the fastest level of chargers available and bypass a car’s onboard charger and are therefore called direct current fast chargers.
They are best used for road trips and in emergencies and not on a regular basis. That being said, people who drive for a living like Uber and Lyft drivers, rely heavily on DCFC to get back on the road to accept more fares.
These are very expensive to install ($50,000 - $100,000)and can also put strain on the grid so they are not available as home chargers.
These are strategically placed along highways and ”hubs”
Currently range from 50 to 350 kW.
There are two core standards: the American/European standard and the Japanese standard—most new charging stations are equipped with both standards.
Tesla also uses their proprietary connector for their Supercharging network which is also considered a fast charging network
Who is generally is interested in buying or leasing which vehicle? We have interacted with thousands of consumers face to face and here are some our insights from these interactions.
Mid-sized crossover
The Chevy Bolt EV has been heralded as the first mass market, affordable, battery electric vehicle, with more than 200 miles of range.
Not the Chevy Volt (They don’t make it easy)
5 door hatchback, It has ample cargo space and is a pretty sizable car.
All models of the Bolt EV have a range of 238 miles although in the winte
This car can be optioned with a fast charger, but not every Bolt EV is sold equipped with one. Consumers will need to select that as an option when they buy or lease the vehicle. Forth has been contacted by consumers who were not told this by the dealer!!! ***very important***
Typical consumer: TNC drivers, some early adopters, drivers who have ’waited for a longer range BEV’, fleets, road-trippers/weekend warriors
The new Nissan LEAF also comes in at around $30,000 and has been completely overhauled for the second generation.
The first generation LEAF was available starting in 2011 and ceased production in 2017. Much of the stock of used EVs consists of used LEAFs coming off lease.
The new LEAF has two versions. The frist has a 40 kW battery giving it 150 miles of range. Additionally, the Leaf Plus will become available with a base price of $37,000 and a 60 kW battery giving it over 215 miles of range and making it competitive with the Bolt EV.
The LEAF has traditionally had plenty of cargo space and a roomy backseat because the battery lies along the chassis.
While traditionally for the city dweller, the new extended range models make it a very competitive car for long distance travel.
Can get an older leaf for less than $10,000.
Large, plug-in hybrid – good for driving around town in all electric mode
Maintains 25 MPG in traditional hybrid model
All wheel drive, good for the more outdoorsy, driving in poor conditions
Tesla Model Y base price 52,990, 315 mile range, AWD option
-Cheaper option is coming, not available
Who is generally is interested in buying or leasing which vehicle? We have interacted with thousands of consumers face to face and here are some our insights from these interactions.
Who is generally is interested in buying or leasing which vehicle? We have interacted with thousands of consumers face to face and here are some our insights from these interactions.
These chargers are the fastest level of chargers available and bypass a car’s onboard charger and are therefore called direct current fast chargers.
They are best used for road trips and in emergencies and not on a regular basis. That being said, people who drive for a living like Uber and Lyft drivers, rely heavily on DCFC to get back on the road to accept more fares.
These are very expensive to install ($50,000 - $100,000)and can also put strain on the grid so they are not available as home chargers.
These are strategically placed along highways and ”hubs”
Currently range from 50 to 350 kW.
There are two core standards: the American/European standard and the Japanese standard—most new charging stations are equipped with both standards.
Tesla also uses their proprietary connector for their Supercharging network which is also considered a fast charging network
These chargers are the fastest level of chargers available and bypass a car’s onboard charger and are therefore called direct current fast chargers.
They are best used for road trips and in emergencies and not on a regular basis. That being said, people who drive for a living like Uber and Lyft drivers, rely heavily on DCFC to get back on the road to accept more fares.
These are very expensive to install ($50,000 - $100,000)and can also put strain on the grid so they are not available as home chargers.
These are strategically placed along highways and ”hubs”
Currently range from 50 to 350 kW.
There are two core standards: the American/European standard and the Japanese standard—most new charging stations are equipped with both standards.
Tesla also uses their proprietary connector for their Supercharging network which is also considered a fast charging network