Electric Vehicle infrastructure and policy for large cities in the Great Plains

Abstract

Electric Vehicles (EVs) have taken the world by storm as individual consumers, businesses, and government entities invest and adopt modern EV technology. This study investigates municipal involvement in local Electric Vehicle adoption across the Great Plains. This research was conducted using a multiple case study analysis. Selection of the three case study cities resulted from research into demographic and geographic similarities within the Great Plains. Data was sourced from documents and materials provided by federal, state, municipals entities, and documents from additional EV studies. The analysis was done as a comparative case study analysis to analyze the similarities and differences between the three selected cities. The findings reveal diverse strategies from municipalities including implementing codes for charging infrastructure, partnering with local stakeholders, supporting investment in local EV technologies, adopting EV city fleets, and public education initiatives. These findings provide valuable insights for municipal planners in the Great Plains seeking to develop recommendations for their own local EV infrastructure and policy. This study concludes by providing recommendations for other municipal entities within the region.