DATE: January 8, 2024
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
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City Fleet Electrification & Electric Vehicle Charging - Discussion and Direction to Staff
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) reviews and comments on this report.
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SUMMARY
This report presents a summary of a recently completed study analyzing the costs and charging infrastructure needed to electrify the City’s fleet, including all non-emergency light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles. The report shows that the costs to acquire electric vehicles are much higher than those for vehicles with internal combustion engines - even when following the City’s standard 15-year replacement timeframe. This report also addresses the charging infrastructure needed for the City’s fleet as well as recommended charging infrastructure for use by City employees. Transitioning to a fleet of electric vehicles, including the required charging infrastructure, will require significant City resources. The City currently spends approximately $3.2M on its non-emergency fleet, including new vehicle purchases and the operation and maintenance of existing vehicles. Transitioning to electric vehicles is estimated to cost approximately $5.5M per year.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Hayward Fleet Electrification Assessment