Electrada, an electric fuel solutions company, announced that Vanderbilt University continues to reduce its carbon footprint through Electrada’s complete electric fuel solution, leading to the private research institution’s VandyRide shuttle fleet’s transition to all EVs. With the electric VandyRide shuttle buses in service for the Fall 2023 semester, Vanderbilt continues to contribute to its carbon neutrality.
“Vanderbilt is committed to lowering its carbon footprint, so switching to electric vehicles in our shuttle fleet is a top priority,” said Lindsay Ganson, assistant director of mobility at Vanderbilt University. “We’re so excited to have our shuttles in action before the fall semester begins and are looking forward to working with Electrada on our electric fuel needs.”
Electrada’s 360 Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) offers fleet operators across multiple vehicle classes and sectors a fully capitalized and performance-contracted electrification solution that simplifies the transition to electric vehicles. This unique approach to fleet electrification provides a predictably priced contract that eliminates the upfront capital investment, technology and energy cost risks that often prevent organizations from adopting a robust EV program.
Key to Vanderbilt’s decision to launch its electrification strategy was the collaborative approach provided through Electrada’s partnership with Holman, a global automotive service organization, which provides EV fleet management to Vanderbilt. Holman and Electrada have previously provided integrated electrification solutions in the logistics and telecom sectors, where like at Vanderbilt, asset performance and predictable electric fuel pricing are critical factors.
“Universities around the country have instituted sustainability goals to reduce or eliminate their carbon footprint. Fleet electrification is a visible, ROI-based means to materially advance these objectives. We’re proud to support Vanderbilt’s unique FutureVU efforts as a national leader in higher education,” said Kevin Kushman, Electrada’s CEO. “Our 360 CaaS model presents the integrated electric fuel solution required across both local and national footprints, where use cases, duty cycles, utilities and energy prices call for a strong and knowledgeable partner.”
