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A Systematic Approach to Corporate Electric Fleets Implementation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The use of vehicles for operational and logistical purposes remains a cornerstone of modern business activities. With the growing push toward sustainability and the decarbonization of transport, the transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to Electric Vehicles (EVs) presents both significant opportunities and complex challenges for corporate fleets. This study investigates the electrification of company-owned fleets through a comprehensive survey of 20 Italian companies in the mobility and logistics sectors, combined with an optimization model applied to simulated fleets of 10, 25, and 40 vehicles, representing Small, Medium, and Big Enterprises. The survey captures real-world constraints, strategic priorities, and decision-making drivers for EV adoption, while the model incorporates renewable energy sources and battery storage systems to propose optimized charging strategies. Results show that under optimal summer conditions (June 2023), charging costs can be reduced by up to 8% and CO2emissions by up to 17%. A medium enterprise fleet achieved a cost reduction from € 37.51 to € 34.40 and emission savings from 70.59 to 61.30 kgCO2eq. These findings underscore the value of integrating smart charging strategies and clean energy sources, offering a scalable, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible framework for fleet electrification.

Source: IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology

DOI: 10.1109/ojvt.2025.3591872

Authors: Sofia Borgosano, Michela Longo

Institution: Politecnico di Milano

Language: English

Topic: Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Affordable and clean energy, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,075