Where EV Fleets Can Take Airports

Beyond efficiency and superior cost-savings, EV charging installations can help fleet owners like airports see more operational resilience and energy independence.

October 17, 2019

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Engine efficiency will drive the future

The efficiency of the electric motor alone drives incredible cost efficiency.  Even accounting for the charging process, EVs convert electricity from the grid to wheel-turning power at 59%-62%.  Gas vehicles only get 17%-21% of the energy in gas to the wheels as power.  But it's clear a robust charging solution not only protects efficiency in that energy chain, it's a key component of productive fleet EV operations.

  • Electric - 85-90%
  • Diesel - 30-35%
  • Gas - 20-30%

Lose the gas and diesel, keep the muscle

Gas vehicles generally corner the market on top speed, but with frequent stops and starts (and safe driving habits) more torque is much  better and much more efficient for fleet vehicles.

  • FASTER TOP SPEED - Gas
  • MORE TORQUE - Electric

Losing the gas leads to another big win...

There's no simple percentage to express it, but EV fleets deliver much more than cost savings in energy spend and fleet maintenance.  They give you energy independence and operational resilience, freeing your operations from the volatility of fuel prices, streamlining your energy sourcing, and creating choice.  An EV solution planned for your facility and fleet operations helps you make the most of that freedom.

Consider buying renewable power from the utility to cut your fleet's carbon footprint.  Use your new charging infrastructure to store energy on-site for resiliency or generate capacity yourself with solar, fuel cells, or other alternative energy solutions.

It's about your whole operation...

A comprehensive plan includes EV charging for your travelers, too, putting your parking ahead of the curve:

  • Competitive advantage over off-site parking
  • Improved customer satisfaction and sustainability image
  • Opportunity for new revenue streams

In the end,  all those benefits depend on a lot...

EV charging, fleet vehicles, your power infrastructure, parking management, and facility services all need to work together. Look for a partner experienced in every piece of the puzzle for airports.  ABM has the transportation, technical solutions, and parking management experience you need.

Electric Vehicle Fleets Are Taking Off

All these pluses and minuses add up for airports:

  • + operational resilience
  • + energy independence
  • + passenger satisfaction
  • + competitive advantage for parking
  • - operating costs
  • - maintenance costs
  • - energy consumption
  • - carbon footprint

* By 2025, EVs and hybrids will be 30% of all new vehicle sales.

THE ELECTRIFICATION ECO SYSTEM:

1. Transportation

  • Shuttles and Buses
  • Ground Support Equipment
  • Food Trucks

2. Technical Needs

  • EV Chargers
  • Microgrids
  • Renewable Energy

3. Facilities

  • Parking
  • Janitorial
  • Maintenance

How does one partner's experience with the entire EV charging ecosystem better serve you?

  • Simplify. Fewer vendors simplify your value chain.
  • Simplify. Better planning for total cost of ownership.
  • Simplify. One clear focus on results for sustainability and traveler satisfaction.
ABM serves 75+ airports globally *including 27 of the 30 busiest airports in the U.S.

We operate 800+ buses for airports

We've installed 12,000+ charging points

We manage 6+ million parking spaces

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