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3 EV Trends and Forecasts <br /> 3.1 EV Adoption Estimates.Under this subtask,CDM Smith will develop a planning-level <br /> forecast of EV adoption in Macon County.CDM Smith will develop a planning-level,data- <br /> driven forecast of EV adoption rates using data sources such as the US Energy Information <br /> Administration and Bloomberg New Energy Finance.Other factors including state and <br /> federal EV incentives,recent EV adoption rates,and automaker commitments may also be <br /> reflected. <br /> 3.2 EV Forecast.The findings of the analysis completed in Task 3.1 will be summarized in a <br /> PowerPoint presentation not to exceed 10 slides.The presentation will be subject to one <br /> round of client review and revision. <br /> DeliverablesDirect <br /> ' EV forecast PowerPoint presentation(up to <br /> 10 slides) <br /> 4 Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis <br /> 4.1 Identification of Needs and Gaps.Leveraging technical outputs from Task 3 (existing <br /> conditions)and Task 4 (EV forecast and emerging tech),CDM Smith will develop an <br /> evaluation of EV charging infrastructure needs and gaps in the City and region. <br /> Considerations for this evaluation will include an analysis of geographic distribution,utility <br /> capacity,EV adoption and fleet penetration,equity,and workforce development needs.The <br /> evaluation will leverage City data and publicly available tools designed to assist in planning <br /> for EV charging infrastructure,including those made available from the U.S.Department of <br /> Transportation and Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (JOET). <br /> 4.2 EV Charging Opportunities.Leveraging EV fleet adoption forecasts,current charging <br /> station types and locations,utility data,and data and information provided by the City,CDM <br /> Smith will provide a planning-level review of the requirements that may be placed on the <br /> local electrical grid.CDM Smith will also provide planning-level guidance on the site-level <br /> engineering requirements to support either Level 2 or DCFC charging,including electrical <br /> equipment requirements,site design standards,and best practices for equitable access (e.g., <br /> ADA compliance and pricing and ownership considerations for the charging stations).The <br /> siting analysis will not include environmental or infrastructure conditions for individual <br /> sites.Leveraging the map of existing facilities developed in Task 3,CDM Smith will conduct <br /> GIS analysis to identify gaps in the current charging network and make recommendations to <br /> fill those gaps in an EV charging opportunities map. <br />