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As 2022 comes to a close, EPA SmartWay extends holiday greetings to all our partners. Whether your company participates in SmartWay as a shipper, carrier, or logistics partner, we know that you and your colleagues are busy delivering food for holiday dinners, toys for small children, lights to brighten dark days and much, much more! During this special season, people from all walks of life, representing cultures from all over the world celebrate light, life and new beginnings. The past couple of years have been full of challenge and change and as we look ahead, SmartWay will continue to support the efforts of its partners to make the world a better place. Your commitment and the goals you’ve set to improve the efficiency of how goods are moved are critical to keeping communities healthy, safe and strong. Best wishes for a happy holiday season and a joyous New Year! Thank you for all you do. We look forward to our work together in 2023 and beyond.
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EPA Seeks Public Input on $1 Billion Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle, $3 Billion Clean Ports and other Inflation Reduction Act Programs
EPA is seeking public input on new and existing programs funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including a new $1 billion Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle program and $3 billion Clean Ports program. Under the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle EPA will be offering grants and/or rebates to replace heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission vehicles, support zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, and to train and develop workers. Under the Clean Ports program EPA will offer grants for the purchase and installation of zero emission technologies to reduce pollution at ports, and to develop qualified climate action plans.
EPA has published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on core design aspects for these and other programs supported by IRA. The RFI provides background information on each IRA program and a series of questions for the public to consider as they provide input. The RFIs are open for public comment through January 18, 2023. Public input and information will be used to inform the development of the programs in addition to other stakeholder engagement activities that EPA will be conducting consistent with its Grant Competition policy. For more information and to provide input on the Clean Heavy-Duty, Clean Ports and other IRA programs, visit www.epa.gov.
EPA Publishes Final Rule to Control Air Pollution from Heavy-Duty Trucks
On December 20, EPA issued a final rule "Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards," that adopts new, stronger emissions standards to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from heavy-duty vehicles and engines starting in model year 2027. The new emissions standards cover a wider range of heavy-duty engine operating conditions compared to today's standards, and the rule requires these more stringent emissions standards to be met for a longer period of time when these engines operate on the road. The new rule and tighter standards will result in widespread air quality improvements across the U.S., especially in areas already overburdened by air pollution and emissions.
The final rule is one of three major actions being taken under EPA's "Clean Trucks Plan." Under this plan, the Agency intends to propose two additional rulemakings in 2023 which, when considered cumulatively with this final rule, would put in place more protective long-term standards that would reduce smog, soot, and climate pollution from heavy-duty vehicles and would include consideration of greater adoption of zero-emissions vehicle technologies. For more information on EPA's Clean Trucks Plan, and the new rule to limit NOx emissions from heavy-duty commercial vehicles, visit www.epa.gov.
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of Sciences Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting
January 8-12, 2023
Washington, DC
The Transportation Research Board is holding its 102nd Annual Meeting January 8-12, 2023 in Washington, DC. TRB's Annual Meeting is expected to attract thousands of transportation professionals from around the world. The meeting program covers all transportation modes, with sessions and workshops addressing topics of interest to policy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry and academia. The spotlight theme for the meeting is Rejuvenation Out of Disruption: Envisioning a Transportation System for a Dynamic Future. For more information on the program and to register visit trb.org.
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January 23-25, 2023
Atlanta, GA
A three-day annual supply chain event produced annually by SMC3, JumpStart brings together leading carriers, shippers, logistics service providers and technology providers to exchange ideas, information and perspectives. The meeting focuses on key topics and emerging trends in technology, infrastructure, and operations. This year, SmartWay will present on recent enhancements to the partnership, the value of collaboration and its less than truckload carbon calculator. The program agenda, speakers and more information is available at smc3jumpstart.com.
Retail Industry Leaders Association LINK 2023
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February 19-22, 2023
Orlando, FL
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), a SmartWay Affiliate, is hosting LINK2023, the association's annual supply chain conference, February 19-22, in Orlando, FL. The focus of this year's conference is on the economic and logistical headwinds that retailers are experiencing as they adjust to the pandemic and envision the future of their supply chains. Sessions cover technology developments and applications that can help improve demand planning, forecasting, and case studies on how to effectively manage disruption. Other topics include strategies for strengthening consumer experience, freight delivery, infrastructure, emissions accounting and sustainability. More than 300 exhibiting companies and nearly 2000 attendees are expected to participate in LINK2023. SmartWay and its partners will be on deck to share experiences and to highlight the value of collaboration across the supply chain. For more information, visit LINK2023.
Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) EXPO 2023
May 1-4, 2023
Anaheim, CA
ACT EXPO is a 4-day fleet focused conference that will explore the trends, infrastructure and technologies transforming clean commercial transportation. The 2023 program will spotlight low- and zero-emission fleet case studies, financial incentives to improve the total cost of ownership for advanced clean vehicles, climate and environmental policies, and the accelerated development of zero emission infrastructure, as well as technology advancements with battery technology, charging infrastructure, biofuels, hydrogen, autonomous vehicles and more. On the exhibit floor attendees can gain access to 185+ commercial vehicles, including battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell, renewable fuels and connected tech. More than 275+ suppliers of equipment for all vehicle weight classes and fleet applications will also be exhibiting. Opportunities to get behind the wheel and test drive dozens of new vehicles are offered during a two-day Ride & Drive event. For more information visit ACTEXPO2023.
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Associated Project(s):Zero Waste iCAP Meeting 12/8/2022
Transportation iCAP Team Meeting 12/2/22
Undergraduate Library rehomes 6 3-bins to other facilities on campus
Associated Project(s):SmartWay 2022 Roundtable Summary
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Associated Project(s):EV charging stations and a personalized update about EVs - Robert O'Daniell
Associated Project(s):Following is an email from Robert O'Daniell regarding EV charging stations and his experience during his recent road trip.
From: Robert O'Daniell
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 2:58 PM
To: White, Morgan; Prasad, Sarthak; Kontou, Eleftheria
Subject: A personalized update about EVsHi - I did another roadtrip this weekend. At a DCFC I chatted with a guy on a longer road trip that was intent on charging to 100%. He was there a very long time as the charger slows remarkably as they go beyond 90%. For him to charge from 90% to 100% would take 15 minutes to get 25 miles. I spent 12 minutes at Target and got 75 miles of charge.
As this year has rolled on, attempts to improve my EV charging survey has waned. There has been decreasing willingness of people participating and I was having doubts about the questions I was asking. So I have stopped. And then the EV sections of the Inflation Reduction Act turned everything on its head.
Even the piece by Kontou that the July 28th IDOT WebEx meeting mentioned as cutting edge shows its age in only a little over two years. ( first a disclaimer - inspite of being a math major at UI 50 years ago, the equations and graphs in her report are a little too esoteric for me.) But some of the basic information demonstrates remarkable changes, It mentioned 50 kw charging as fast, now NEVI mandates a minimum of 150kw (350 kw is now fast). Mentioned charging locations that numbered at 1300. Now Tesla alone has 1200 supercharger locations, The mentioned EVgo has dropped from prominence, now Electrify America from its infancy in 2019 now leads the way. Electrify America currently has 800 and most are up to NEVI standards. EVs charging up on off-peak hours takes advantage of unused capacity at those times ( and gets a discount). And now with two way charging, EVs can put power back on the grid at some heavy peak use periods. (Known as V2G) Predictions of some EV issues will be difficult.
Recent V2G articles.
https://electrek.co/2022/08/25/electric-school-buses-supply-80-hrs-energy-massachussetts-grid/BMW, Ford, GM will help incentivize California EV drivers to charge off-peak
Can a Garage Full of Revel Taxis Stop the Next Blackout?
Brooklyn-based Vehicle-to-Grid Bidirectional Station Charging back into NYC Grid | EnergyTech
So - EV charging will have two opposite effects on the grid. Occasionally add to a peak load. But also help balance the load on the grid by taking some energy during off-peak hours and putting it back during peak load pressures.
EV charging also has another opposition. DCFC continuing to get faster and Levels 1 & 2 staying the same or getting slower.
The two factors are the "60% rule" and the increasing acceptance of convenience charging.The 60% rule is to only charge between 20% and 80% (the 60% in the middle). This protects battery life and has the advantage of saving time. Saved time is illustrated in the opening paragraph of this email. 3 times the charge in slightly less time.
Accepting convenience charging is maximizing charging convenience. Speed at DCFC. And if its not convenient, I don’t charge (even if free). A different take on “Willingness To Pay” (if the charger is 100 yards away and I’ll only get 10 miles, why bother)
Faster = = DCFC & the NEVI guidelines. DCFC is at least twice as fast when charging from 20% to 30% than it is when charging from 70% to 80%. Nobody (should) wants to charge to 100%, where the charging speed is similar to Level 2 charger. Lots of current EVs charge faster than my car, and I can add 75 miles in the time it takes to use the rest room. With the NEVI 50 mile interval, it guarantees roadtrips with minimal times as drivers plan better.
Slower = = For my home, I spent $200 on the slowest level 2 charger available (16 amp). Even if my VW is down to 20% when I go to bed, my "slow" charger will add enough range to get from CU to Woodridge ( 142 miles) when I get up. In the 8 hour “off peak” window, 90 miles can be added.Since few people in this area need 75 miles to get home from work, those that need to add charge before leaving work for home can get what they need from the slowest level 2 chargers. This could save money for places like UI by reducing the cost of the EVSE and the necessary wiring for them. It would be interesting to know if any workers at UI would pay extra to rent a reserved parking space with a charger. (For those with longer commutes or no chargers at their apartment complex)
We need to get our municipal leaders to get involved with IDOT and get one or more of the DCFC locations paid for with Federal money (NEVI program). Those DCFCs could fulfill all of UI needs for short term EV charging and the need for level 1 or 2 charging spaces. But as a visible sign of support of sustainability issues, some should still be there.
Level 2 destination chargers scattered throughout the community will always be both used and appreciated, As EV drivers learn the most efficient ways to charge, their WTP for level 2 charging will wane. WTP for DCFC will always be there.
Thank you for your time.ps. as a side note - a few details to go but I will be doing an EV interest group at OLLI soon. (OLLI - UI affiliate of Osher Life Long Learning Institute)
Robert K. O'Daniell
Photographer Emeritus-News-Gazette
DESMAN EV Proposal
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Associated Project(s):Attached Files:Electric vehicles - Guide to purchasing EVs and Community-wide EV charging forum from Plymouth, MN
Associated Project(s):EV report from CCRPC
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