Connor Herman, Program Manager at Forth gave this presentation at EVs & Me webinar on August 24, 2020

1. EVs & Me: A
Discussion on the
Growing Market for
Electric Vehicles
August 24, 2020

2. • Forth is a nonprofit trade association and advocate for electric, shared, and smartmobility. Through
innovation, demonstration projects, advocacyand engagement,we are advancing electric, smart, and shared
transportation in the Pacific Northwest and beyond
• Based in Portland, Oregonwe have over160 member companies andorganizations, including many global
automakers, utilities, and local governments
• Working with the City of San Antonio as part of the American Climate Cities Challenge
Who we are:
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3. CleanerAir
• $10kworth social benefits due to improved airquality for everyEV
EnergyDollarsStayLocal
• Electricity is produced domestically
Fighting ClimateChange
• Transportation is the numberone source of CO2 emissions
SupportingRenewables
• Advancingbattery technology supports renewable energy
CheaperOperations
• Cheaperfuel, less maintenance,financial incentives
Why ShouldYouCare aboutelectricvehicles?
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4. ElectricVehicle Types
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BatteryElectricVehicle (BEV):
• 100%electric, completelybatterypowered
• Plug-in torecharge
• Ex:Chevy BoltEV,VW e-Golf, KiaSoulEV, HyundaiKona,Tesla
Model 3 (pictured)
Plug-in HybridVehicle (PHEV):
• Bothelectricandgasoline powered
• Varyingsizesof batterypacks
• Mosthavean “Electriconly”mode
• Plug-in torecharge,fill tankwhen needed
• Ex:RAV4Prime(pictured), BMW i3 (pictured),KiaNiroPHEV,Chevy
Volt
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5. Plus, Rivian,Cybertruck, and medium- and heavy-duty!
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Carmaker Commitment in EVs
Audi 20newEV modelsby2025
BMW 25electrifiedvehiclemodelsand$32billioninR&Dinvestmentby2025.
Daimler/ Mercedes-Benz $1billiontobuildbatteryfacility+ EV trucking.Plug-inoptionforentireportfolioby
2022
GeneralMotors 20all-electricmodelsby2023
Fiat-Chrysler More than30electrifiedmodelsby 2022
Ford 40EVs by 2022
Hyundai 44EV modelsby2025
Renault-Nissan-MitsubishiAlliance Deploy12all-electricmodelsby 2022;sellover1millionEVsperyearby2022
Toyota Halfofsaleselectric2028
The VWGroup $84billionin EV development.70newelectricmodelsby2028
Volvo Launched newEV-specificbrand:Polestar
Automaker CommitmentsAbound

6. Notjustlight-duty…
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7. Municipal Green Fleets
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ClimateMayorsElectricVehiclePurchasingCollaborative
• 446mayorsaresignedon
• As partofits 3-YearInitiative, SMARTColumbusset thegoals forbothpublicandprivatefleet adoption,withthe Cityprocuring200
EVs.
• CityofPortland’s2020goalincludesadding 60EVsedans,increasing light-dutyfleet percentageto30% electric.
• CityofAtlanta:Over 60 EVsalreadyin usebycity departments.
• LosAngeles: Adoptednearly 400EVsover thepast3 years.
• Charlotte:All light-dutyfleet vehicles tobezero-emissionby2030

8. EVs are Cleaner Than Gasoline Vehicles
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EVs are Cheaper to Drive ThanGasolineVehicles
Over 40% cheaper to fuel!

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EVs are Cheaper to Maintainthan GasolineVehicles
• Electricvehicles cost less than halfas much to operate as gas-powered cars:
• EV owners on averagesave $800 peryear in maintenance costs compared to gasoline
vehicles
• No oil changes
• Reduced maintenance (no air filters, timing belts, fans belts, spark plugs and more)
• Regenerative braking
https://evcharging.enelx.com/news/blog/570-electric-cars-vs-gas-cars-cost

11. Financial SavingsonYour Purchase
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Federal TaxCredit: Up to $7,500 off purchase of a new/leased PEV
TexasCommission on Environmental Quality Light Duty Vehicle
Purchase or Lease Invective Program Purchase or Lease (3+ years):
$2,500
Check with your local utility for additional savings!

12. EVs are Fun to Drive!
• Instant acceleration and torque
• Lower center of gravity for tight handling
• Quiet
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13. Looking at the lifecycle, BEVs are
less intensive than gasoline
vehicles
What aboutthe Batteries?
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https://www.ucsusa.org/sites/default/files/attach/2015/11/Cleaner-Cars-from-Cradle-
to-Grave-full-report.pdf

14. Buthow longdo batterieslast?
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• EarlyEVs (~2012) saw as much as a 20% reduction in
batteries over the courseof 5 years.
• Recent studies showcasing modernEVs see about a
10% reduction in maximum battery rangeover
150,000 miles.
https://blog.ucsusa.org/hanjiro-ambrose/how-long-will-my-ev-battery-last-and-3-
tips-to-help-it-last-longer
Most manufacturersprovide EV battery
coverage for eight years or 100,000
miles

15. ElectricVehicle Charging
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Level 1
• Miles gained per hourof charge:3-5
• Great for overnight charging
• Best for plug-in hybrids or folks with short
commutes
120Volt Outlet Standard Port
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16. ElectricVehicle Charging
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Level 2
• Miles gained per hourof charge:12-40
• Good for public chargers, homes, apartments, or
workplace. 240Volt Outlet (dryer
plug)
Standard Port
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17. ElectricVehicle Charging
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Level 3 -
DC Fast Charging
• Allows for longer trips with shorter stops
• 80% chargein 20-40 minutes
• Threeplug shapes:
• CCS/SAE
• CHADeMO
• Tesla
CCS/SAEAmerican/European CHAdeMO
Nissan
Tesla
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18. Public Charging Stations: San Antonio
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19. Mapping + Trip Planning
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Tesla Super Charger Network Vs. Electrify America
There are more than
75,000 public charging
plugs in U.S.

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Used EVs

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36. Questions?
Connor Herman
connorh@forthmobility.org
Forthmobility.org