The Electric Commute: Envisioning 100% Electrified Mobility in New York City by New York University

In New York City, currently around 2 million people commute in and out of the city by car every day; only 1% of these cars are currently electric. Hence, with the goal of achieving an electrified transportation sector within the next one or two decades, there is significant potential for policy makers to influence how households that are currently dependent on gas-fueled cars will transition towards electrified mobility. Besides socio-economic considerations, e.g., equitable access to EV charging, electrified mass transit, and secure infrastructure for micro-mobility, the ability of the electric power system to support the comprehensive transport electrification must be considered. TEC-NYC uses real-world census data and data from current and emerging electric mobility technology to estimate and visualize the transition towards an all-electric transportation sector with regard to power system capacity and household mode choices. Interactive visualizations allow citizens, urban planners, electrical providers, and politicians to analyze the impact of mobility electrification and policy decisions. Depending on the transportation mode distribution, the model can inform key stakeholders on costly electrical upgrades and other policy decisions that have a large impact on society.