DESCRIPTION:

The transportation sector accounts for 55% of the region’s greenhouse gas emissions, with 85% of the contributions in that sector coming from on-road activities. This session will highlight advancements in the electrification of the (on-road) transportation sector on Cape Cod including the increase in electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging stations in the region. The session will describe the challenges and opportunities related to EV station development and actions municipalities can take to support EV station deployment. The session will also highlight efforts by the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority to enhance public transportation options, support regional EV adoption, and plan for the future of their vehicle fleet.

Presenters:

Steven Tupper | Deputy Director, Cape Cod Commission
Benjamin Revette | Associate Vice President, Dewberry
Brian Picariello | Senior Consultant, VEIC
Tom Cahir | Administrator, Cape Cod Regional Transit