Feasibility study on an electric truck in the City of Saint-Sauveur

Type of initiative FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots

Sector Transportation

Project value$35,000

Project Type Feasibility Study

Sub Sector Fleet Management

Grant amount$16,400

Program type GMF

Municipality Ville de Saint-Sauveur, QC

Status Fully Disbursed

Population 11,580

Project timeline 2020 - 2023

Project number 17586

Description

The City of Saint-Sauveur is planning to replace several vehicles in its fleet with electric ones, with the main goal of reducing the fossil fuel consumption associated with its maintenance vehicles. Since its application was received, the City of Saint-Sauveur has carried out a feasibility study to assess the viability of purchasing a Lion6 – 168 kWh electric truck.

The feasibility study assessed the project’s environmental, social and economic impacts. The assessment looked at the environmental impacts mainly by analyzing the reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions expected through the use of Class 6 medium-duty electric trucks compared to a similar vehicle for the City’s current needs. To establish a baseline, Tetra Tech reviewed input data on the City’s existing fleet of maintenance vehicles, including annual fuel consumption, fleet age, power features and limitations.

The lifecycle analysis of the vehicles (build, operation, rehabilitation and life end) was also taken into consideration. A sampling plan was also developed to measure the long-term performance of the project.

Innovative aspects

· The City of Saint-Sauveur would be among the first purchasers of the Class 6 model produced by Lion (a regional company).

· The electrification of municipal maintenance vehicles is uncommon in the region.

Replicability

The implementation of an electric maintenance vehicle could inspire other rural municipalities in Quebec to pursue electrification.

(Project description from original funding application)

Applicant

Ville de Saint-Sauveur, QC