The Ray and Geotab Fleet Electrification Study Supports Interstate EV Infrastructure Development
The Ray and Geotab Inc. have announced findings from a collaborative analysis of truck movement patterns, providing a data-driven framework for State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs) to strategically plan and fund electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. With medium- and heavy-duty vehicles responsible for nearly 24% of transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions, this research is a critical step in guiding the nation’s electrification strategy.
By utilizing Geotab’s advanced telematics, The Ray analyzed two pilot corridors—a regional route from Dallas to Atlanta and a local route between the Port of Savannah and Atlanta. The study revealed distinct movement patterns in each, demonstrating that a "one-size-fits-all" approach to infrastructure deployment is insufficient. Instead, planners can use these rich data insights to identify precisely where and what type of charging infrastructure—and corresponding truck parking—is needed most.
“Our cooperation and data analysis with The Ray will support the strategic positioning of charging infrastructure to help achieve the highest probability of success from the first day of deployment, which will in turn help expedite freight EV adoption.”
Key Findings and Strategic Applications:
Data-Driven Planning: The analysis helps State DOTs move beyond general planning, offering precise technical resources to determine the optimal locations for charging stations at 50-mile intervals along the Interstate system.
Corridor-Specific Insights: The study highlighted that different routes require different infrastructure approaches; regional corridors may require more frequent, distributed charging, while local freight routes may demand high-capacity hubs at specific dwell points.
Synergistic Energy Solutions: The Ray’s approach allows states to overlay this movement data with its proprietary GIS roadside solar tool. This enables the co-location of high-powered EV charging stations with on-site solar energy production within the highway right-of-way (ROW).
Optimizing Federal Investment: With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law providing historic funding for electrification, these analytical tools ensure that state investments are backed by empirical evidence, increasing the likelihood of long-term project success.
“The telematics technology from Geotab, together as an overlay to The Ray’s solar mapping tool, will help transportation planners start one step ahead by developing infrastructure how and where it’s needed most.”
By combining telematics with roadside energy planning, The Ray and Geotab are empowering transportation agencies to build a more resilient and sustainable network, ensuring that the infrastructure of the future is as efficient as it is clean.
