Fleet operators looking to electrify their vehicles may be in for a surprise when they realize the amount of electrical power needed to keep their vehicles running on schedule. To keep energy consumption under control, a charge management solution is essential for any fleet of any size.
Sam Hill-Cristol, Business Development Manager at The Mobility House, explains that the power capacity needed depends on the duty cycle of the vehicles. For example, a fleet of 50 mid-mile delivery trucks may require a minimum of 50-100 kilowatt chargers, and up to 250-350 kilowatts for all vehicles. For school buses, 19.2-kilowatt charging stations are usually needed, which would add up to 960 kilowatts for a fleet of 50.
Charge management can reduce this peak requirement by 15-20%, and up to 60% for school buses. For commercial trucks, the reduction may be somewhere in the middle. For transit agencies with demanding duty cycles, the reduction may only be 10-15%, but even then, for a fleet of 50 buses, 5 megawatts or more could be saved.
Charge management not only reduces operating costs, but can also save on capital investment. By reducing the peak requirement, fewer chargers may be needed, and those chargers can have multiple plugs for each power cabinet. This can result in significant cost savings.
FAQ
Q1: Are electric car batteries recyclable?
A1: Yes, electric car batteries are recyclable.
Q2: Are electric car chargers free?
A2: It depends on the charger and the location. Some electric car chargers are free, while others may require a fee.
Q3: Can electric car batteries be rebuilt?
A3: Yes, electric car batteries can be rebuilt with the right tools and knowledge.
