
Transportation

EV Loads Are Coming — Here’s How They’ll Affect the Grid
Future EV load growth will create a need for distribution system upgrades. How can utilities plan for it

How We Can Eliminate the Need for Mined Minerals by 2050
Battery circularity strengthens the EV battery supply chain, improves its efficiency, bolsters the economy, and increases energy independence.

How Electric Truck Fleets Can Save Money with Smarter Charging, Solar Power, and Batteries
Managed charging and distributed energy resources can save fleets up to 30 percent in electricity bills while reducing the time for grid connections.

Helping Cities Accelerate E-Bike Adoption
RMI’s electric bike calculator quantifies the environmental, social, and economic benefits of replacing short-distance vehicle trips with e-bike trips.

What Other States Can Learn from California’s Journey to 150,000 EV Chargers
New RMI analysis explores California’s successes and challenges in its efforts to reform permitting processes for truck depots.