Regulatory changes won\u2019t just affecting regular drivers. The implications are much more substantial for commercial fleets, both private and state-owned. <\/p>\n
Decarbonization of the global transportation sector<\/a> will be a bumpy road. Ambitious pilot programs have been stalled by practical obstacles such as insufficient EV charging infrastructure, limited battery capacities, and a wider range of operational issues. <\/p>\n EV fleets<\/a> come with a host of unique needs: energy procurement, charge scheduling, battery servicing, and context-aware route planning. <\/p>\n To accommodate, companies will need to create new fleet management flows. <\/p>\n Source: AMPLY \u2014 Managed Charging Accelerates Cost & Health Benefits of EVs<\/a><\/em> <\/p>\n Yet, when it comes to action, mobility leaders often focus on physical limitations rather than the slightly less evident digital solutions that can be implemented with the right technology partner. <\/p>\n Learn how fleet operators can accelerate the industry transition through developing EV charging infrastructure<\/p>\n In 2021, global EV fleets only consumed about 50\u202fTWh<\/a> of electricity (less than 0.5% of the total final electricity consumption worldwide). However, energy consumption will grow in proportion to fleet sizes. <\/p>\n By 2030, EV fleets in the EU alone will demand 187 TWh<\/a>. That\u2019s over half of the energy<\/a> the region consumed in 2022. <\/p>\n In other words, EU countries will need to increase energy production and procurement by at least 50% to cover the demand of e-mobility and other industries. Given the current constraints in infrastructure and energy sourcing strategies, this will likely be challenging. <\/p>\n The European Commission already introduced a REPowerEU plan<\/a>, which would accelerate the region\u2019s share of renewable electricity sources. However, the program allocates an insufficient share of renewable energy for the transportation sector. <\/p>\n In light of fleet electrification, fleet managers are naturally concerned about energy procurement along with rising energy costs, which can substantially increase EV fleet operating costs and constrain fleet expansion. <\/p>\n The better news? EV fleet operators can prepare for a greener tomorrow today. <\/p>\n You can start measuring energy consumption by different EV models to benchmark present-day consumption and evaluate future demands. EV fleet management systems<\/a> can be upgraded with a predictive energy consumption estimator (powered by big data<\/a> and machine learning<\/a>) that can dynamically calculate current consumption rates for each EV based on model, driving style, and terrain. <\/p>\n This way, you can estimate energy costs for each route. You can then use these insights to model various operational scenarios. For example, you can: <\/p>\n With precise data at hand, your organization can then liaise with energy sector players and governments on various sourcing scenarios. For example, you can negotiate deals where you reserve a fixed number of MWh\/GWh per month for a discounted rate. <\/p>\n EV fleet owners can also become new energy market players by commercializing their fleets\u2019 energy generation and storage capabilities.<\/b><\/em> <\/p>\n To meet future energy needs, larger mobility companies could invest in off-the-grid power generation (e.g. on-site solar installations). Tesla, for example, continues to expand<\/a> its network of Supercharger stations powered exclusively by solar panels. <\/p>\n Alternatively, companies could procure renewable energy directly from off-grid generation facilities, which could offer companies up to $8.6 billion in cost savings<\/a> due to differences between retail and wholesale energy prices. <\/p>\n Batteries with larger capacities could soon allow fleet managers to purchase power during off-peak hours. They could then use the accumulated energy to recharge EV fleets during peak loads. <\/p>\n Finally, fleet operators could double as energy traders on the side with the help of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) connectivity \u2014 a system that allows EVs to sell stored energy back to the public grid whenever there\u2019s high demand. Fleets with predictable charging patterns and energy usage patterns (such as public electric buses) could sell extra energy during off-duty hours to generate extra profit for owners. <\/p>\n It\u2019s possible to get enough energy at competitive prices. But the e-mobility industry also needs sufficient EV charging infrastructure<\/a> at parking locations and en route to make the transition worth it. And more importantly, fleet managers need to figure out effective charging schedules. <\/p>\n An EV with a 60kWh battery takes under 8 hours<\/a> to charge from empty to full with a 7kW charging point. Level 3 DC fast charging stations can add up to 250 kilometers (~155 miles) of range per hour. Some vehicles can even achieve 80% in 30 minutes with a Level 3 charger<\/a>. <\/p>\n These charging times are for light-duty and passenger vehicles, however, whereas most fleets have medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. <\/p>\nThree key challenges of EV route planning and navigation<\/h2>\n
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