Identifying and Optimizing Electric Vehicle Corridor Charging Infrastructure for Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks

Summary:

While personal electric vehicles (EVs), electric buses and other transit options are becoming more commonplace, medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks (e-trucks) are still largely in development. Medium- and heavy-duty trucks account for a substantial percentage of transportation greenhouse gas emissions. They also have greater power needs and different charging needs than personal EVs. Proactively planning for e-truck charging stations will support MnDOT in helping to achieve the state’s greenhouse gas reduction goals. To understand e-truck charging infrastructure needs and barriers, researchers analyzed potential electricity needs in the context of the existing power grid. They worked with a variety of stakeholders to identify important considerations in locating charging stations, and then they employed a mathematical decision process tool to understand the most important criteria. A geospatial analysis and modeling of estimated truck trips revealed the optimal locations for e-truck charging stations. While the research only considered intrastate truck trips, the results will inform MnDOT’s further exploration into charging needs of other segments of the freight hauling sector.

Final Deliverables:

• Report #2023-29
• Research Summary

Related Materials:

• Optimizing Charging Infrastructure for Electric Trucks  - (Blog Post)
• CTS Webinar: Electrification of the Freight System in Minnesota—Barriers, Opportunities, and a Multicriteria Planning Tool  - (Video/Webinar)

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