GETTING EV READY Sheida Sahandy, City of Bellevue, WA

Why should policymakers be paying attention to development in Electric Vehicles?  Current transportation model does not scale:  2050 demand 440m bpd, current production is 82 m bpd! (Prof. Sterman, MIT) …and we are beyond peak oil  2/3 of world’s petroleum is used for transportation and more than half our region’s GHG emissions are from burning petroleum for transportation  Declining US production, high and rising import dependence, vulnerability to supply disruption  Local air pollution and health effects  GHG emissions impacts – e.g. water supply, ocean acidification, weather pattern changes  We have no choice, they are coming!

Closer to home…  UW Climate Impacts Group cig/  The transportation Sector is responsible for approximately 43% of Bellevue’s GHG emissions.  “Driving a private car is probably a typical citizen’s most polluting activity.” (EPA) Community GHG Emissions by Sector, 2006 Bellevue Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory

So why do we need to be doing anything to prepare?

Vehicle and Battery Manufacturers Utilities State Government Communication Technology Providers Local Government Educators and Trainers of the Trades Research Institutions Federal Government Employers, Retailers, Commercial Property Owners Vehicle Purchasers Just a few interested parties…

Utilities Unknown Increases in E. Demand New Regulations Unknown Changes in Demand Patterns New Sector of Customers Adequacy of Distribution Systems One example….

State Gov. Availability of Infrastructure Statewide and Interstate Connectivity Between Urban Areas Uniformity of Signage, Rules, Enforcement Relationship with Existing Policies, Rules and Regulations Uniformity of Technology And another….

Purchasers Comparing Lifetime EV Costs with Traditional Cars Charge Locations Away From Home- “Range Anxiety” Getting Repairs, Life of Battery, Life of Vehicle Charging at Home; Infrastructure and Safety Emergency Help if I Get Stranded, First Responder Training And a third….

Our Approach: Flexibility not Perfection  Review Permitting Processes  Review Land Use Code  Fleet Decisions  Staff Charging Policies  Public Infrastructure  Seek grant funding  Participate actively in regional dialogue  Be a “connector” among actors  Support the gathering and analysis of data to support decisions  Form partnerships to leverage resources LocalRegional

Parting Thoughts on Getting EV Ready  “Don't be afraid to take a big step when one is indicated. You can't cross a chasm in two small steps.” ( On a good day) - David Loyd George  “You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm.”( On those uncertain days) - Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette Thank you!