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EV Loads Are Coming — Here’s How They’ll Affect the Grid
Future EV load growth will create a need for distribution system upgrades. How can utilities plan for it…
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Electrifying Freight Transport
Electrifying freight transport, especially medium- and heavy-duty trucks, can significantly reduce emissions, improve public health and air quality, and help fleets save money.
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How We Can Eliminate the Need for Mined Minerals by 2050
Battery circularity strengthens the EV battery supply chain, improves its efficiency, bolsters the economy, and increases energy independence.
Transportation
How Electric Truck Fleets Can Save Money with Smarter Charging, Solar Power, and Batteries
Managed charging and distributed energy resources can save fleets up to 30 percent in electricity bills while reducing the time for grid connections.
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Helping Cities Accelerate E-Bike Adoption
RMI’s electric bike calculator quantifies the environmental, social, and economic benefits of replacing short-distance vehicle trips with e-bike trips.
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RMI’s Battery Circular Economy Initiative will help advance a resilient EV battery supply chain that can help ethically meet growing demand for EVs.
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What Other States Can Learn from California’s Journey to 150,000 EV Chargers
New RMI analysis explores California’s successes and challenges in its efforts to reform permitting processes for truck depots.
Transportation
E-Bike Environment and Economics Impact Assessment Calculator
RMI’s Assessment Calculator for Cities simplifies the process of assessing the impact of mode-shift from electric bikes (e-bikes) for policymakers, transportation officials, advocates, and other interested stakeholders.
Transportation
How to Prepare the Grid for Electric Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks: Lessons from Los Angeles
New data shows how fleets, utilities, local government, and charging providers can prepare the grid for increased power demand from electric trucks.
