FleetCarma

FleetCarma, a division of Geotab, supports the use of EVs through innovative solutions for utilities.

[FleetCarma @FleetCarma]

We have exciting news! We have launched a new website for SmartCharge Rewards! The site was built for EV drivers and those thinking about going electric. Check it out at https://t.co/hdzewaeEMm and be sure to follow our new account @EVRewards #EV #smartcharging #EVsAreBetter

[FleetCarma @FleetCarma]

Are you a #Toronto resident interested in #EVs but don’t have access to an EV charger? @AtmosphericFund, a regional climate agency, is surveying residents to show City Council the demand for a reliable and convenient EV charging network. Take survey: https://t.co/LzKeLE4gNd

[FleetCarma @FleetCarma]

We are excited to announce the launch of SmartCharge New England – WED, a new electric vehicle (EV) pilot program in partnership with the Wallingford Electric Division (WED).
For more information visit https://t.co/hIu5oyqhpe

#EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs

[FleetCarma @FleetCarma]

We are excited to announce the launch of SmartCharge Georgia, a new electric vehicle (EV) pilot program in partnership with @GeorgiaPower.

For more information visit https://t.co/82TxoTxJw0

[FleetCarma @FleetCarma]

We are excited to announce the launch of SmartCharge Saskatchewan, a new electric vehicle (EV) pilot program in partnership with @SaskPower.
https://t.co/7ENUbWR5z8

#EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs

[FleetCarma @FleetCarma]

We are excited to announce the launch of new Colorado based SmartCharge Reward programs, from @TriStateGT

These one-year programs include participants from 6 electric cooperatives in Colorado.

For more information visit https://t.co/e5nOZjv9eK

#EVsAreBetter #smartcharging

[FleetCarma @FleetCarma]

The key to spreading the load from all the electric vehicles is time-of-use (TOU) pricing. Utilities have learned through experience, that EV drivers will happily shift charging to hours when the price-per-kWh drops.
https://t.co/UXKx4MZ4PN

#EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs

[FleetCarma @FleetCarma]

#EVFactFriday
How has the EV market been influenced by COVID-19? Given the effects of COVID-19, technical developments in EV charging and large investments by automakers in EVs are some of the main factors driving the adoption of electric vehicles.

https://t.co/sTYyC74ikW

[FleetCarma @FleetCarma]

EV charging load is substantial and it often coincides with the typical residential peak hours. This forces utilities to either purchase more electricity at a premium or ramp up production using non-renewable sources.
https://t.co/1Laz906jJF

#EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs

[FleetCarma @FleetCarma]

SmartCharge Homes and his companion Wattson are still working on solving the Case of EV Charging Load. Luckily SmartCharge Profile provides utilities with the real-world data they need to get started.
https://t.co/5xA7Dy6MDu

#EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs

[FleetCarma @FleetCarma]

#EVFactFriday
Over the past 10 years, the cost of fuel ranged from $1.50 to $4.00 per gallon
By comparison, over that same amount of time, electric car drivers paid about $1.20 for electricity to go the same distance.

https://t.co/QynlK8CTUv

[FleetCarma @FleetCarma]

What utilities need to be aware of is that temperature-related impacts to electric-range fundamentally change the charging and driving behavior of the electric vehicle owner.
https://t.co/2mFrEOxn0B

#EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs

[FleetCarma @FleetCarma]

How can utilities improve the experience of their EV customers? Improving the home charging experience and helping educate those who want to make the switch to driving electric.
https://t.co/WyedrgBcg6

#EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs

[FleetCarma @FleetCarma]

#EVFactFriday
By 2030, battery electric vehicles are assumed to reach an average driving range of 350-400 km corresponding to battery sizes of 70-80 kWh.

https://t.co/6uNRS9Myzr

[FleetCarma @FleetCarma]

Utilities also benefit from workplace charging for electric vehicles. Workplace charging is a potent tool to spread energy demand from all those EVs throughout the day.
https://t.co/SlKIJPGznk

#EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs

[FleetCarma @FleetCarma]

Why should utility companies lead education efforts for EVs? Their potential EV customers can be used as a demand response asset or utilities can use a behavioural loadshifting program.
https://t.co/Y9bfA1LExf

#EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs

[FleetCarma @FleetCarma]

#EVFactFriday
If upfront costs are a barrier, secondhand EVs allow an affordable solution.
An Edmunds article reports that used EVs can be found at great discounts, 43 to 72 percent lower than the cost of a new EV.

https://t.co/4GcDxniraB

[FleetCarma @FleetCarma]

Is range anxiety still a concern? Our survey found that 89% of EV drivers said that the range of their vehicle is sufficient for their daily needs, and this increases to 98% if you solely look at long-range BEV owners.
https://t.co/WyedrgjBoy

#EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs

[FleetCarma @FleetCarma]

#EVFactFriday
If upfront costs are a barrier, secondhand EVs allow an affordable solution.
An Edmunds article reports that used EVs can be found at great discounts, 43 to 72 percent lower than the cost of a new EV.

https://t.co/4GcDxniraB

[FleetCarma @FleetCarma]

More than 1 million North Americans will buy an EV every year for the next decade. With each new EV, utilities face an urgent challenge: how to convince those electric-car drivers to avoid charging during peak periods.
https://t.co/UXKx4MZ4PN

#EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs