Electric vehicles (EVs) are taking over commercial fleets like trucks and buses, and all sorts of fleet vehicles are getting charged up, and the numbers are growing fast.
A recent report by Smart Energy Decisions found there were over 1 million electric vehicles in US work fleets by 2021, which is more than triple the amount just two years earlier! That’s a jump from 300,000 in 2019 to over 1 million in 2021.
Experts predict this trend will keep rolling, with estimates suggesting over 4 million electric vehicles will be buzzing around US fleets by 2030. So, what’s causing this electric surge? A few key factors are at play:
- Battery costs are dropping, making electric vehicles more affordable for businesses.
- More charging stations are popping up, making it easier to keep electric fleets fueled up.
- Governments are offering incentives to encourage companies to go electric.
- Many businesses themselves are setting sustainability goals, and electric fleets are a big part of the solution.
With major companies joining the electric movement and switching their delivery vehicles to electric models, the future of fleet transportation looks bright – and electric!
Electric Trucks Get a Push: New Rules to Clean Up the Roads
Remember those electric delivery trucks we were talking about? They’re not just a trend anymore – they’re becoming a necessity.
Here’s why: big trucks, like delivery vans and tractor-trailers, are terrible gas guzzlers and pollute the air we breathe. In fact, they’re a major source of greenhouse gasses (GHG) that contribute to climate change.
To tackle this problem, many countries signed the Paris Agreement in 2015, promising to cut back on emissions. The US, for example, agreed to reduce emissions by 26% by 2025!
One way to achieve these goals? Switching to electric trucks! Experts predict electric trucks will take a major leap by 2030, going from a tiny fraction of all trucks on the road to a significant 12%
Electric Vehicles: Friend to Your Wallet and the Environment
The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is gaining speed, and it’s not just about saving the planet. There’s a strong financial case for going electric, too! A study by McKinsey & Company predicts that by 2025, owning an electric vehicle (EV) will actually be cheaper than owning a gas-powered car (ICE) – across all vehicle categories!
Here’s what’s making EVs such a smart financial decision:
Government Incentives: Legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act offers tax breaks and subsidies that can cover up to 30% of the cost of buying a new EV. That’s a big chunk of change!
Fuel Savings: Electricity is simply cheaper than gasoline or diesel. Filling up your electric car will cost you significantly less than filling up a gas-powered car.
As more and more EVs hit the road, developing reliable thermal management solutions becomes even more crucial.
