The Electric Vehicle (EV) Champion Training Series, hosted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), is tailored for fleet managers, facility managers, and other stakeholders involved in the deployment of EVs and charging stations. This series equips participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to become subject matter experts in EV implementation. This is the first training in a four-part series and serves as an introductory training. This training covers fundamental topics such as EV and charging technology, utility basics, and financial considerations for EVs. Additionally, this session introduces the Federal Fleet ZEV Ready Center framework, a one-stop location for federal fleet electrification resources. Participants will gain a solid foundation to support the effective deployment and management of EVs and their infrastructure.
Instructors
Erin Nobler, Project Manager, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Read Bio
Erin Nobler is a Project Manager at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in the Center for Integrated Mobility Sciences. In this role, she leads projects on transportation decarbonization strategies for federal, state, local and tribal fleets. Nobler has experience managing technical assistance programs helping Clean Cities and Communities Coalitions, fleet managers, and state, local and tribal governments overcome obstacles to deploying alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies. Erin holds an M.B.A from the University of Colorado with a focus on entrepreneurship and sustainability and a B.S. from Marquette University with a focus on international business, finance and, Spanish. Erin's doctorate research at University of Colorado-Denver focuses on the intersection of transportation planning, policy, equity, and energy use.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Identify EV and EV charging technology fundamentals;
- Recognize EV market and GSA Schedule options;
- Identify utility basics, incentives, and rates as they relate to EV charging; and
- Identify methods to calculate life cycle costs for EVs and gasoline vehicles.
