RMI Carbon-Free Transportation

To reduce #transportation-related emissions, stakeholders must prioritize accelerating #ebike adoption. So argues a new report from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Department of Transportation, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which cites RMI's e-bike calculator as a powerful took stakeholders can use to quantify the potential emissions and VMT reductions from shifting to e-bikes and e-bike incentive programs at the local level. Check out the calculator here: https://lnkd.in/gx5EcWSM #climate #vmt #cityplanning #urbanplanning

Bermuda’s public transportation electrification efforts are already paying off: within one year of the arrival of these buses, the country avoided the need for nearly half a million liters of diesel fuel; saved $176,000 in fuel costs; and improved health and air quality. How did the Bermuda government make it happen? What challenges did they face and how did they overcome them? Most importantly, what can other countries learn from its efforts? In this interview, Joshua Simons answers these questions. #transportation #bermuda #climate #climatechange #electricvehicles #evs #publictransportation

As #EV adoption continues to grow, so do concerns about the electric grid’s ability to handle these vehicles’ charging needs, not only from passenger EVs, but also from electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. To help utilities and regulators understand what they can do to prepare the grid for #transportation #electrification, RMI released a report detailing how they can appropriately plan and invest in upgrades while also protecting utility customers from excess costs, informed by interviews with current and former utility commissioners, utility representatives, research organizations, and non-governmental organizations. #climate #EVcharging #EVinfrastructure #charginginfrastructure #charging

“The goals proposed in Colorado’s Transportation Vision 2035 are ambitious and bold. Colorado has seen a huge growth in population over the last fifteen years, which has brought new attention to the issues of traffic, the emissions impacts, and the air quality concerns.” -- U. Bryn Grunwald, Senior Associate at RMI Read more about Colorado's work to advance mode shift in this article from Zag Daily's Sela Musa: #transportation #climate #modeshift #ebikes

Today, Element Fleet Management, in partnership with RMI, published its report "2024 Global Electrification Report: Accelerating Fleet Decarbonization," which evaluates the feasibility and benefits of light-duty commercial fleet electrification, highlighting emission reduction, cost and other key considerations based on real-world performance data and client experiences of transitioning from internal combustion engine to battery-electric vehicles. Download it below! #transportation #climate #fleets #electricvehicles

Environmental Defense Fund's latest case study series dives into the transformative journeys of U.S. fleets deploying EVs in their operations ⚡️ By partnering with Breaking Barriers Collaborative, we're excited to share the firsthand experiences of fleets like COR Disposal & Recycling, DeSantis Landscapes, and MTRWESTERN paving the way for a zero-emission future.   From building the business case to engaging community benefits and strategic partnerships, these case studies are a roadmap for fleets aspiring to reduce emissions and improve their bottom line. As the demand for sustainable practices grows, #ElectricFleets are not just a trend — they’re a smart business move with real environmental impact 🌎   Explore the stories here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gqnPhNEK

How can #utilities, government, city planners, and other #EV stakeholders ensure that the electric grid can handle increasing power demand from electric cars and trucks? RMI interviewed current and former utility commissioners, utility representatives, research organizations, and non-governmental organizations and used their insights to answer this question in their new insight brief, Transportation Electrification Building Blocks: Practical Guidance for Regulators and Utilities to Strategically Plan for Rapid Electric Vehicle Load Growth. Read it, bookmark it, and share it with your colleagues! #electricvehicles #electrictrucks #transportation #climate

While electric 2/3 wheelers can reduce emissions and transportation costs while improving air quality and public health, most investors are reluctant to finance e-2/3w adoption due to asset risk, business model risk, and customer risk. Learn ways in which we can derisk e-2/3w financing in this article from Marie McNamara: #climate #transportation #electricvehicles #evs

🌞 We love a success story 🚌 The Government of Bermuda is driving towards a fully electric public bus fleet by 2030, with 70 electric buses already on the road as of 2024. This transition is bringing Bermuda closer to 100% electric daily transit operations—an impressive step forward for the island! These electric buses provide major economic and environmental benefits. The Bermuda Department of Public Transportation (DPT) has successfully replaced a large portion of its aging diesel buses, now offering high-quality, sustainable public transit to Bermuda’s residents. Every year, these 70 electric buses save over $400,000 in fuel costs, prevent 1,200 tons of CO₂ emissions (equal to the emissions of 600 cars), and avoid the need for 800,000 liters of diesel (equal to 12 transatlantic flights). 🚍💨 A recent RMI report explores the planning and implementation insights from Bermuda’s e-bus journey. It outlines the economic and environmental advantages, as well as the strategies and solutions that made this initiative a success—valuable insights for global transit electrification efforts. Check out the report and learn more about Bermuda’s journey: https://bit.ly/4fr2eCz

As #EV adoption continues to grow, so do concerns about the electric grid’s ability to handle these vehicles’ charging needs. Many stakeholders are worried that there’s not enough time to prepare the electric grid for new power demand, given that installations and upgrades can take years. Thankfully, RMI research shows that there are many steps regulators and utilities can take to expedite grid improvements. Our new report provides stakeholders a set of foundational building blocks that collectively create a strong foundation for utility planning around EVs, while protecting utility customers from excess costs. #transportation #climate #EVcharging #transportationElectrification #electricTrucks #chargingInfrastructure #cityPlanning https://bit.ly/3C0HKSZ