The Module 1, Unit 1 — The Value of Data in Understanding the Status & Mapping a Path for EV Transition covers basic vehicle data types, parameters, and methodologies; the importance of basic travel data and other household data needs to get a bigger picture; and how to coordinate data acquisition across transport and energy. This lecture is presented by Mr Caley Johnson of NREL.

The Module 1, Unit 2 — Fleet Transition using Data Analytics covers protocols for prioritizing a fleet and designing a pilot to study to evaluate the project and understanding the varying needs of each fleet. This lecture is presented by Mr Andrew Kotz of NREL.

This Module 3, Unit 1 — Electric Vehicles and Tariff Design covers key design principles for tariffs and objectives and considerations for home charging tariffs vs. public charging tariffs, as well as other fundamentals of tariff design. This lecture is presented by Mr David Hurlbut of NREL.

This Module 2, Unit 1 — Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Standards and Communication Protocols this lecture covers the basic structure of charging standards; common codes; communications (across different charging networks) and interoperability protocols for seamless connectivity; and synergies with the grid as well as other EV ecosystem stakeholders (e.g. buildings, EVSE manufacturers, urban planners). This lecture is presented by Mr Jesse Bennett of NREL.

The Module 3, Unit 2 — Planning for Implications on the Grid covers grid planning and management; challenges and opportunities presented by EV loads on the electric grid; time and capital costs incurred by grid infrastructure upgrades; and long-term planning and customer support. This lecture is presented by Mr Scott Belding of NREL.

The Module 4, Unit 1 — Workforce Development covers tracking the evolution of the EV labor market; steps to enabling workers to transfer from shrinking labor markets to expanding labor markets; and creating holistic workforce development strategies. This lecture is presented by Mr Alex Aznar and Ms Sanjini Nanayakkara of NREL.

The Module 4, Unit 2 — Policies and Incentives for EV Deployment covers regulations, policies, and incentives for EV deployment. This lecture is presented by Mr Cabell Hodge of NREL.

The Module 4, Unit 3 — The Social and Institutional Dimensions of Urban Electrification covers perspectives on urban electrification and considerations at the intersection of e-mobility, energy, equity, and urban planning. This lecture is presented by Mr Paty Romero-Lankao of NREL.

This presentation is intended to be a general primer on electric vehicles while some of the content in the slide deck is tailored to Bangladesh specifically.

Leading experts from NREL share insights about key topics related to electric vehicle deployment. Real-world examples and case studies of electric vehicle analysis from Jamaica, Mexico, and the US are also featured. Speakers include Alexandra Aznar and Caley Johnson, from NREL, and Sarah Lawson, from USAID.