CTAA Series Part 3: Optimizing Your Fleet with Route Energy Modeling and Total Cost of Ownership

Welcome to Transition to Zero, the definitive series bringing you into the facets of integrating innovative and emerging technologies into your fleet systems, brought to you in partnership with the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and non-profit technical consultancy CALSTART. In this 7-part series, host Jared Schnader and the special guests presenting at the CTAA webinars are navigating through the intricacies of Fleet Transition Plans (FTPs), the crucial roadmaps that aid organizations in construction, funding, and upgrades while adopting low- or zero-emission technologies. 🎙 Part 3: Route Energy Modeling and Total Cost of Ownership As transit agencies manage the complexities of integrating different bus makes and models into specific transit corridors, route energy modeling (REM) emerges as an essential tool to navigate these challenges. In this episode, Brian Ballschmidt, Mike Hynes, and Aditya Kushwah from CALSTART discuss best practices and strategies for monitoring and evaluating operations while accounting for all the factors that make your fleet unique, such as climate, passenger load, charging station design, and hours of operations, among other factors. They also discuss the total cost of ownership (TCO) and how to present its implications to stakeholders. 📚 Series Overview: This enlightening series is conceived with a vision to empower you with a comprehensive understanding and confidence to utilize FTPs effectively, irrespective of whether your transition is imminent in 5 years or projected in 50 years. The series elucidates each element of the FTP, providing listeners with nuanced discussions and unfiltered insights into each topic. 🌟 Special Features: Immersive, special episodes with detailed discussions surrounding the CTAA member-exclusive webinar series Unfiltered conversations with industry experts about the intricacies of FTPs 🎯 Objective: Transition to Zero is tailored to guide you through the dynamic realms of technological advancements and evolving policies, ensuring you're well-equipped to make informed decisions and progress your fleet with assurance. 📣 Join the Conversation: Embark on this enlightening journey with us to gain the expertise and insight required to navigate your transition seamlessly. Engage in insightful discussions and deepen your understanding of how to meticulously plan and implement these cutting-edge technologies into your fleet system. 🌐 Listen & Subscribe: Tune in to Transition to Zero and subscribe to stay updated on the latest episodes available on your preferred podcast platform. Transition to Zero Podcast CALSTART The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) Scott Bogren, Executive Director at CTAA