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Getting EV Ready

Getting EV Ready. Sheida Sahandy, City of Bellevue, WA . Why should policymakers be paying attention to development in Electric Vehicles?. Current transportation model does not scale : 2050 demand 440m bpd, current production is 82 m bpd! (Prof. Sterman, MIT) …and we are beyond peak oil

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Getting EV Ready

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  1. Getting EV Ready Sheida Sahandy, City of Bellevue, WA

  2. Why should policymakers be paying attention to development in Electric Vehicles? • Current transportation model does not scale: • 2050 demand 440m bpd, current production is 82 m bpd! (Prof. Sterman, MIT) …and we are beyond peak oil • 2/3 of world’s petroleum is used for transportation and more than half our region’s GHG emissions are from burning petroleum for transportation • Declining US production, high and rising import dependence, vulnerability to supply disruption • Local air pollution and health effects • GHG emissions impacts – e.g. water supply, ocean acidification, weather pattern changes • We have no choice, they are coming!

  3. Closer to home… • UW Climate Impacts Group http://cses.washington.edu/cig/ • The transportation Sector is responsible for approximately 43% of Bellevue’s GHG emissions. • “Driving a private car is probably a typical citizen’s most polluting activity.” (EPA) Community GHG Emissions by Sector, 2006 Bellevue Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory

  4. So why do we need to be doing anything to prepare?

  5. Utilities Vehicle and Battery Manufacturers Local Government Educators and Trainers of the Trades Just a few interested parties… State Government Research Institutions Federal Government Vehicle Purchasers Employers, Retailers, Commercial Property Owners Communication Technology Providers

  6. Unknown Increases in E. Demand One example…. New Sector of Customers New Regulations Utilities Adequacy of Distribution Systems Unknown Changes in Demand Patterns

  7. Availability of Infrastructure Statewide and Interstate And another…. Relationship with Existing Policies, Rules and Regulations Connectivity Between Urban Areas State Gov. Uniformity of Technology Uniformity of Signage, Rules, Enforcement

  8. Comparing Lifetime EV Costs with Traditional Cars And a third…. Charging at Home; Infrastructure and Safety Charge Locations Away From Home- “Range Anxiety” Purchasers Emergency Help if I Get Stranded, First Responder Training Getting Repairs, Life of Battery, Life of Vehicle

  9. Our Approach: Flexibility not Perfection Local Regional • Review Permitting Processes • Review Land Use Code • Fleet Decisions • Staff Charging Policies • Public Infrastructure • Seek grant funding • Participate actively in regional dialogue • Be a “connector” among actors • Support the gathering and analysis of data to support decisions • Form partnerships to leverage resources

  10. Parting Thoughts on Getting EV Ready • “Don't be afraid to take a big step when one is indicated. You can't cross a chasm in two small steps.” (On a good day)- David Loyd George • “You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm.”(On those uncertain days)- Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette Thank you!

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