Electric Mobility Planning Resources: Technology Options

ENERGY STAR EV Charger Buying Guidance

EPA – Guidance/Reference

Webpage that describes the types of EV chargers and the value of EPA's ENERGY STAR product label. Links to a searchable database of ENERGY STAR certified EV chargers. Also links to additional resources for specific users such as property managers, fleet managers, and government agencies.

Link: https://www.energystar.gov/products/other/ev_chargers

SmartWay Technology

EPA – Guidance/Reference

The EPA SmartWay program offers guidance, benchmarking tools, and resources for improving fuel efficiency and reducing harmful air emissions from freight transportation. Technical resources include information on EPA-verified cleaner, fuel saving technologies and auxiliary power systems including shore power for trucks, locomotives, and oceangoing vessels.

Links:

SmartWay: https://www.epa.gov/smartway
Technology: https://www.epa.gov/verified-diesel-tech/smartway-technology
For heavy-duty fleets: https://www.epa.gov/smartway/smartway-heavy-duty-truck-electrification-resources

Electric Vehicle Charger Selection Guide

California Energy Commission – Guidance/Reference

This guide is to help site hosts and others learn about, evaluate, and compare the features of EV charging equipment, including both hardware and software.

Link: https://afdc.energy.gov/files/u/publication/EV_Charger_Selection_Guide_2018-01-112.pdf