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‘Plugging In’ to Hybrid Technology
Milwaukee County’s PHEV Utility Trucks
Sustainability SummitMilwaukee, WIMarch 6, 2013
Presented by:Gordie Bennett
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Fleet Management
• Part of Co. Dept of Transportation• Headed by Dan Goeden• 27 technicians • Maintain and manage:
– 2700 vehicles and equipment – 4 fueling sites @ 800K gal/yr
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PHEV Utility Trucks
• Delivered late 2011/early 2012• 4 bucket trucks w/ cranes• Used by Highway Maintenance• Driven > 24K miles in CY12• Maintained by Fleet Mgmt
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Our Trucks
• Made by Deuco and Odyne• Purchased 2 x 40-ft, 2 x 60-ft• Chassis by Kenworth• 35kWh Li-Ion battery system• Redundant power for hydraulics• Retro-fit capable
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Battery Charging
• Two 208-volt chargers • Charge overnight as needed• Electricity use metered• Costs ~$2.25 per 95% charge
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Costs & Funding
• $1.2 M total; $400K thru WCTP• Previous trucks due for replacement• County bought trucks• WCC supported hybridization:
– Batteries– Hybrid motors– Charging station
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Benefits
• Improved fuel efficiency:– Nearly 50% higher mpg– Avoided $34K/yr in fuel costs
• Reduced idling and noise:– Engine not needed for hydraulics– Cabs heated/cooled with batteries
• Hedge against fuel cost increases• Positive buzz and PR for County
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Lessons Learned
• Special reqs may delay delivery• Build charger costs into estimates• Techs need training on O&M• Added weight -> slower acceleration
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Gordie BennettDirector, Office of [email protected]
Dan GoedenDirector, Fleet Management [email protected]
Contact Us
WCTP:wicleancities.org
milwaukeecounty.org/greenprint