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Article

Electric Truck & Bus Grid Integration, Opportunities, Challenges & Recommendations

by
Jean-Baptiste Gallo
CALSTART, 48 S. Chester Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106, United States
World Electr. Veh. J. 2016, 8(1), 45-56; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj8010045
Published: 25 March 2016

Abstract

CALSTART researched and analyzed the opportunities and challenges faced by the medium and heavyduty electric truck market. E-Trucks & Buses present unique challenges and opportunities compared to light-duty EVs. In particular, current utility rate structures can discourage fleets from adopting E-Trucks & Buses. Charging has to support vehicle operation and cannot easily be shifted. In addition, demand charges can be prohibitively costly for early deployments. Lastly, charging infrastructure is a limiting factor for further vehicle adoption. Innovative utility rates and public utility commission policy changes are necessary to enable the further expansion of the E-Truck & Bus market.
Keywords: bus; policy; regulation; truck; utility bus; policy; regulation; truck; utility

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Gallo, J.-B. Electric Truck & Bus Grid Integration, Opportunities, Challenges & Recommendations. World Electr. Veh. J. 2016, 8, 45-56. https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj8010045

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Gallo J-B. Electric Truck & Bus Grid Integration, Opportunities, Challenges & Recommendations. World Electric Vehicle Journal. 2016; 8(1):45-56. https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj8010045

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Gallo, Jean-Baptiste. 2016. "Electric Truck & Bus Grid Integration, Opportunities, Challenges & Recommendations" World Electric Vehicle Journal 8, no. 1: 45-56. https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj8010045

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