Step Five: Analyze Current Fleet & Replacement Plan Epley, who wasn’t at Fremont Unified
when it started the process to obtain the first set of electric buses, said he was walking the yard recently to under- stand what the future needs are. “Last time we trenched [the parking
lot], this is where we put the switch- gear, we can upgrade this to a bigger switch area,” he said of renovations needed to expand electric vehicles. “It’s going to depend on what our utility partners and the kind of the guidance they give on what is needed on that.” He noted that infrastructure and the
power grid isn’t his background, so leaning on partners is key.
Epley added that while engaging the
utility, the other piece of the puzzle to solve is figuring out yard space. “We’re challenged in the space we
have,” he said, adding that he’s now envisioning what it is going to take to increase the number of chargers at the site. Next, he said, it’s time to work with the district or company team on the specific vehicles that need re- placement. He recommended being cautious with the fine print of grant programs, as that will specify the vehi- cles that must be replaced.
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