RMI’s GridUp EV load forecasting tool now includes seasonal changes, helping utilities and regulators make prudent investments in grid infrastructure. As spring weather arrives, drivers in electric vehicles (EVs) may notice that their cars are going farther between charges. They aren’t imagining things — like all vehicles, EVs operate more efficiently in temperate weather. To help grid planners and regulators better account for these seasonal effects, RMI is releasing a set of new scenarios in our GridUp EV load forecasting tool to showcase how changes in temperature can affect EV charging demand throughout the year. What factors affect EV efficiency? A vehicle’s efficiency boils down to two main factors: the friction it needs to overcome to keep moving forward, and the energy it uses to keep the passenger comfortable through air conditioning or heating (often called auxiliary energy use). Friction reduces vehicle efficiency in three main ways: air resistance, rolling resistance (tires on the road), and drivetrain losses. In the case of air resistance and drivetrain losses, EVs are often more efficient than internal combustion engines, thanks to design decisions that reduce resistance and far fewer moving parts. All vehicles, including EVs, use more auxiliary energy when the ambient temperature...

RMI’s GridUp EV load forecasting tool now includes seasonal changes, helping utilities and regulators make prudent investments in grid infrastructure.

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