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‘Plugging In’ to Hybrid Technology Milwaukee County’s PHEV Utility Trucks

‘Plugging In’ to Hybrid Technology Milwaukee County’s PHEV Utility Trucks. Sustainability Summit Milwaukee, WI March 6, 2013 Presented by: Gordie Bennett. Fleet Management. Part of Co. Dept of Transportation Headed by Dan Goeden 27 technicians Maintain and manage:

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‘Plugging In’ to Hybrid Technology Milwaukee County’s PHEV Utility Trucks

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  1. ‘Plugging In’ to Hybrid TechnologyMilwaukee County’s PHEV Utility Trucks Sustainability Summit Milwaukee, WI March 6, 2013 Presented by: Gordie Bennett

  2. Fleet Management • Part of Co. Dept of Transportation • Headed by Dan Goeden • 27 technicians • Maintain and manage: • 2700 vehicles and equipment  • 4 fueling sites @ 800K gal/yr Milwaukee County’s PHEV Utility Trucks March 6, 2013

  3. PHEV Utility Trucks • Delivered late 2011/early 2012 • 4 bucket trucks w/ cranes • Used by Highway Maintenance • Driven > 24K miles in CY12 • Maintained by Fleet Mgmt Milwaukee County’s PHEV Utility Trucks March 6, 2013

  4. Our Trucks • Made by Deuco and Odyne • Purchased 2 x 40-ft, 2 x 60-ft • Chassis by Kenworth • 35kWh Li-Ion battery system • Redundant power for hydraulics • Retro-fit capable Milwaukee County’s PHEV Utility Trucks March 6, 2013

  5. Battery Charging • Two 208-volt chargers • Charge overnight as needed • Electricity use metered • Costs ~$2.25 per 95% charge Milwaukee County’s PHEV Utility Trucks March 6, 2013

  6. Costs & Funding • $1.2 M total; $400K thru WCTP • Previous trucks due for replacement • County bought trucks • WCC supported hybridization: • Batteries • Hybrid motors • Charging station Milwaukee County’s PHEV Utility Trucks March 6, 2013

  7. Benefits • Improved fuel efficiency: • Nearly 50% higher mpg • Avoided $34K/yr in fuel costs • Reduced idling and noise: • Engine not needed for hydraulics • Cabs heated/cooled with batteries • Hedge against fuel cost increases • Positive buzz and PR for County Milwaukee County’s PHEV Utility Trucks March 6, 2013

  8. Lessons Learned • Special reqs may delay delivery • Build charger costs into estimates • Techs need training on O&M • Added weight -> slower acceleration Milwaukee County’s PHEV Utility Trucks March 6, 2013

  9. Contact Us Gordie Bennett Director, Office of Sustainability 414-278-4837 sustainability@milwcnty.com Dan Goeden Director, Fleet Management 414-257-6578 dgoeden@milwcnty.com WCTP: wicleancities.org milwaukeecounty.org/greenprint

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