We supported the City of Minneapolis Public Works Department and the Fleet Services Division in performing a study on the replacement of the currently used City-wide fleet of internal combustion engine vehicles with electric vehicle fleet technology based on the anticipated costs and environmental benefits.
The study assessed multiple approaches for the City to transition to an EV fleet of vehicles, which can be selected based on the availability of funds to procure an EV fleet within the current purchasing model of vehicle replacement utilized by the City’s Fleet Services Division. Our team also identified next steps to help the City prepare for a transition to EVs. These include performing a more detailed assessment to measure vehicle operations in cold winter months to determine if EVs can perform on a single charge during heavy usage of vehicle heaters and operation in cold climate conditions. Other steps include monitoring the automotive industry and its progress in making EVs an affordable option compared to to internal combustion engine vehicles.