Strategy 6 Encourage and support electric vehicles by developing public charging stations and incentivizing private off-street stations; incentivize power sources from renewable generated electricity.
The actions within this strategy are divided into two categories:
Action we will DOActions we will SUPPORTAction we will do are followed by “DO” and are colored in dark gray, and actions we will support are followed by “SUPPORT” and are colored in light gray.
Learn more about how we get thereWhile electric cars, trucks and buses will be important to reach climate goals, the adoption of electric vehicles alone will not get us to our goals. Prioritizing the shared element of advanced mobility is key to reduce dependency on automobiles and support walking, biking and transit.
Electric vehicle adoption is important to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and we have seen hybrid and electric vehicles showing up in greater numbers on our streets – from electric buses, to personal cars, to shared scooters and bikes. It is estimated that by 2040, 55% of all new car sales will be electric.1 Currently just 2.4% of the cars and trucks in Minneapolis area are hybrid or electric;2 as this number grows, there is potential for transportation related greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced. Working in tandem with our vehicle miles traveled reduction goal and mode shift goal, this is an important part of meeting our overall climate goal.
- Electric Vehicle Outlook: 2018 Bloomberg New Energy Finance (2018)
- Driving Innovation, Auto Alliance (AA) (2018).
Actions to encourage and support electric vehicles by developing public charging stations and incentivizing off-street stations; incentivize power sources from renewable generated electricity.
Technology 6.1
Assess the projected demand and current supply of the electric vehicle charging network in the city and propose and implement additional charging locations in coordination with mobility hub locations.
Supported goals:
Climate Mobility
Related actions:
Difficulty:
Medium
Timeframe:
2024-2027 (Years 4-7)
Technology 6.2
Ensure all public electric vehicle charging infrastructure is scalable to service multiple vehicle types – including shared cars, bicycles and scooters with minimal right of way space impacts; incentivize or support all private infrastructure to do the same.
Supported goals:
Climate Mobility
Related actions:
Bicycles 9.1, Bicycles 9.2, Bicycles 9.3, Bicycles 9.4, Bicycles 9.5, Bicycles 9.6
Difficulty:
Low
Timeframe:
2020-2023 (Years 0-3)
Status:
On-going
Technology 6.3
Implement renewable energy sourced charging stations (supplemental solar-powered) in place of hard-wired only electric charging stations.
Supported goals:
Climate
Related actions:
Difficulty:
Low
Timeframe:
2024-2027 (Years 4-7)
Technology 6.4
Encourage and incentivize the conversion of shared mobility fleets to electric in city agreements.
Supported goals:
Climate
Related actions:
Technology 2.1
Difficulty:
Low
Timeframe:
2020-2023 (Years 0-3)
Technology 6.5
Partner with public and private entities for education and outreach campaigns which promote the benefits and operation of electric vehicles.
Supported goals:
Climate Active Partnerships
Related actions:
Difficulty:
Low
Timeframe:
2020-2023 (Years 0-3)
Technology 6.6
Work with the Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department to require developers to build off-street electric vehicle charging stations in their developments if they include parking.
Supported goals:
Climate Active Partnerships
Related actions:
Bicycles 9.5
Difficulty:
Low
Timeframe:
2020-2023 (Years 0-3)
Technology 6.7
Support partner transit agencies as electric fleets are incorporated including expedited siting of charging locations.
Supported goals:
Climate Mobility Active Partnerships
Related actions:
Transit 1.9
Difficulty:
Low
Timeframe:
2020-2023 (Years 0-3)
Status:
On-going
See also actions:
- Freight 4
Transition fleets to zero-emissions technology