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INTRODUCTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO THE CITY OF PHOENIX
FLEET
OCT. 11, 2018
FLEET ALTERNATIVE FUEL STATUS FY 18/19
• The City currently uses
ethanol flex-fuel, B20
biodiesel, CNG and LNG
alternative fuels.
• Police use majority of the
ethanol flex fuel used and
Fire uses B-20 biodiesel
• There are no full electric
vehicles (EV) in the fleet.
Currently there is 1 plug-in
hybrid electric Chevy Volt
in the fleet.
LIGHT DUTY FLEET STUDY FY 17/18
• 2017 Mercury fleet sustainability
study determined extent of
vehicle replacement backlog
• Identified modernization as the
recommended strategy to
reduce fleet emissions.
• Based on findings, Budget and
Research increased annual
vehicle replacement funding to
reduce average age of fleet.
LIGHT DUTY FLEET STUDY FY 17/18
• Study suggested electric
vehicle (EV) pilot to evaluate
where EVs can replace
conventional fuel vehicles
based on operational cycles.
• Majority of light duty vehicles
in the fleet are pickup trucks.
Currently no EV pickups are
available.
• EV have limited range, lower-
priced EVs have a shorter
range than more expensive
EVs; batteries are the most
expensive part of an EV.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE PILOT SCOPE FY18/19
• EVs cost more than conventional
vehicles. In general, for every 2
EVs purchased, 3 conventional
vehicles could have been
purchased.
• Because of their higher purchase
price, a limited number of EVs
can be added each year.
• In 2018/2019, 2 Nissan Leaf and 2
Chevy Bolt EVs, will be placed in
service.
• Two will be assigned to the
downtown motor pool and 2 to the
22nd Ave. motor pool.
ELECTRICAL VEHICLE PILOT SCOPE, FY18/19
• In FY18/19 the first EV charging
stations will be installed at the
22nd Ave motor pool.
• Four EV chargers and 1
Fuelforce EV kiosk will be
installed there.
• A Fuelforce EV kiosk will be
used to track the amount of
electricity used, who charges
vehicles and how many miles
vehicles travel.
• As budgets allow, additional EV
chargers will be installed at the
downtown motor pool.
ELECTRICAL VEHICLE PILOT SCOPE, FY18/19
• Departments such as Fire and
PD that have field staff who
use their vehicles as offices
will be invited to use an EV for
a week.
• Usage will be monitored to
determine whether or not an
EV can operate for a full shift
without needing to be re-
charged.
• EV batteries will be monitored
to see how they are affected
by use of light bars, radios
and laptops.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE QUESTIONS, FY18/19
• How long will EV batteries last
before needing replacement?
Current light duty vehicles are
expected to last 10 years.
• How much downtime is
required after each shift?
Recharging an EV takes
between 4 to 8 hours,
depending on amount of
charge left in the battery.
• Will staff avoid EV for fear
they will run out of charge
before end of shift?
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT, FY18/19
• Installing EV Chargers is
proving to be the most
expensive part of adding EVs
to fleet.
• Example: Installation of 4 EV
chargers at the 22nd Ave
motor pool is estimated to
cost $68,000.
• Each proposed EV charger
location must be evaluated for
sufficient power supply.
• Each charger requires 240V
40 Amp supply line.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE MAINTENANCEFY18/19
• Electric Vehicles typically
require less maintenance than
conventional vehicles.
• Fewer fluids to change
• Fewer brake repairs
• Fewer moving parts
• The battery and electric
motor do not require
scheduled maintenance
• Technicians will need to be
trained how to work safely on
EVs.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING FY18/19
• Electrical vehicle parking
spots will be located near
buildings/electrical power
supplies to reduce
installation cost.
• This will limit parking
management’s flexibility to
re-locate EV parking as fleet
grows.
• Available power supply will
limit how many EVs can be
installed at each location.
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS?
•Contact:
• Gregg Duckett, Public
Works Operations
Manager:
• 602-261-8068
• Keith Carbajal, Public
Works Deputy Director:
602-262-7030