Truck Electrification Needs Assessment

Location:	Minnesota
Posted:	Sep 3, 2026
Due:	Sep 23, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Minnesota
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Q - Medical Services
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MnDOT Contract Number: 1063905

Exhibit A: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work

Background

In response to climate change, the State of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Transportation

(MnDOT) have set transportation goals and targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (see Table 1

below). Minnesota has a goal of reducing GHG emissions from the transportation sector by 100% of 2005

baseline emissions by 2050 (MN 216H.02). Minnesota also has regional transportation sector targets that

support that goal. MnDOT’s 2024 State Freight Plan (SFP) includes the action of implementing sustainable

freight efforts, which includes supporting a transition to low and zero-emission freight vehicles. The SFP also

includes a Sustainable Truck Trends and Strategies chapter which identifies a strategy of removing the oldest

medium- and heavy-duty vehicles from service.

Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks (MHDTs) make up the second largest source of transportation emissions in

Minnesota, despite them making up a relatively small proportion of the overall vehicle population. In total,

heavy-duty trucks make up 4.7% of total Minnesota emissions (Climate Action Framework 2026). Reducing

transportation sector emissions will involve reducing MHDT emissions, particularly since they produce a

significant proportion of transportation emissions.

Truck electrification is one strategy to meet these goals, targets and strategies. Most trucks in Minnesota and

the United States (US) run on internal combustion engines using diesel or gas. Battery electric trucks produce

zero on-road emissions. In addition, truck industry stakeholders are interested in exploring truck electrification

to meet their own sustainability goals and because of growing investment interests.

MnDOT is preparing for the overall shift towards lower- and zero-emission vehicles. MnDOT has completed and

is doing ongoing work in the area of passenger vehicle zero-emission vehicles, such as the Minnesota Electric

Vehicle Infrastructure Needs Assessment (EVINA). MnDOT is looking to do further work in the zero-emission

medium- and heavy-duty vehicle space, similar to work completed under EVINA. In 2023, researchers at the

University of Minnesota completed a MnDOT-directed study titled “Identifying and Optimizing Electric Vehicle

Corridor Charging Infrastructure for Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks”. This report optimized charging station

locations for electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (eMHDTs) based on prioritization criteria derived from

industry stakeholder feedback. It focused on intrastate vehicle movements traveling under 300 miles. MnDOT

would like to build upon this work and better understand the charging infrastructure needs to support MHDT

electrification in Minnesota, which includes all MHDTs operating in Minnesota. To do this, MnDOT is conducting

a Truck Electrification Needs Assessment (TENA). The TENA will take a larger look at on-road MHDTs operating

within Minnesota across various trucking market segments.

The TENA will describe the current and potential future eMHDT landscape in Minnesota and identify the

charging needs in those scenarios. A transition to eMHDTs will require significant infrastructure, funds, and

solving operational challenges. The Successful Responder selected to conduct this study will summarize the

existing national research on eMHDTs. The Successful Responder will then describe current and potential future

MHDT operations in Minnesota, such as key freight corridors and trucking market segments. Future eMHDT

adoption scenarios will be identified, as well as resulting GHG emissions forecasts. The study will then identify

where eMHDT charging is needed in Minnesota, siting the highest priority station locations. Finally, this study

will provide an estimate of the necessary charging infrastructure needed to support the modeled option

scenarios.

MnDOT Contract Number: 1063905

Exhibit A: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work

Key questions this scope of work will answer:

1. What is the status of the national eMHDT market?

2. What are the characteristics and trends of MHDT operations in Minnesota?

a. What are potential eMHDT adoption scenarios in Minnesota over 2030 and 2040?

b. What are the GHG emissions impacts of those scenarios?

3. What and where are the projected statewide eMHDT charging infrastructure needs based on projected

adoption scenarios, particularly in the near term?

a. How many chargers, at what level of charging (e.g. megawatt charging), and what charging

scenarios (e.g. public charging, depot charging)?

Overview of outcomes and uses:

1. MnDOT, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, the Minnesota Department of Commerce: State

Energy Office, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), other state agencies, Metropolitan

Planning Organizations (MPOs), and local governments: Understand forecasted eMHDT needs to inform

statewide planning, policy and programming decisions.

2. Trucking industry: Insight into the eMHDT market and its potential future growth scenarios.

3. Utilities: Information to inform utility planning of electric infrastructure needs and inclusion in

Transportation Electrification Plans.

Table 1 Summary of Minnesota GHG emissions reduction goals and targets

Year

Reduction in GHG emissions

(compared to 2005 baseline)

Goal or

target

Included in

2025

30%

2030

50%

2035

65%

2040

80%

Goal

Target

• MN 216H.02

• Climate Action Framework (2026)

• One Minnesota Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Goal (amended in 2023)

• MnDOT Carbon Reduction Strategy (2023)

• MnDOT Statewide Multimodal

Transportation Plan (2022)

• MN 216H.02

• One Minnesota Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Goal (amended in 2023)

• MnDOT Carbon Reduction Strategy (2023)

• MnDOT Statewide Multimodal

Transportation Plan (2022)

• MnDOT Carbon Reduction Strategy (2023)

• MnDOT Statewide Multimodal

Transportation Plan (2022)

• MnDOT Carbon Reduction Strategy (2023)

• MnDOT Statewide Multimodal

Transportation Plan (2022)

2050

Net zero

MnDOT Contract Number: 1063905

Exhibit A: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work

Goal • MN 216H.02

• One Minnesota Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Goal (amended in 2023)

• Climate Action Framework (2026)

• MnDOT Carbon Reduction Strategy (2023)

Note that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California

Air Resources Board (CARB) have different vehicle classifications. For the purposes of this study, MnDOT is

interested in the electrification of trucks that are in EPA regulatory emissions classifications Class 2B-8 and truck-

related classifications used in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’)s Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator

(MOVES). MnDOT is interested in trucks used for commercial purposes (not passenger or personal vehicles).

Long-haul, combination, class 8 trucks are of particular interest.

Tasks

1. Project Management

2. Engagement

3. National eMHDT market

4. Minnesota MHDT/eMHDT market

5. eMHDT adoption scenarios

6. GHG emissions reduction estimations

7. Forecast future eMHDT charging needs and locations

8. ArcGIS Online map/dashboard

9. Final TENA report

Task 1. Project Management

The Successful Responder will manage project work, adherence to schedule and budget, and ensure feedback is

incorporated into deliverables. The Successful Responder will notify the MnDOT Project Manager (PM) of

progress, delays and issues, and work with the MnDOT to manage the project. The Successful Responder will

submit monthly invoices and monthly progress reports (progress reports format to be provided by MnDOT). The

Successful Responder will manage and coordinate with any sub-contractors.

1.1 Project Management Plan (PMP) and schedule

The Successful Responder will develop a PMP that will be discussed at the project kick-off meeting and

reviewed by the MnDOT for approval. The PMP will outline the project’s purpose, roles of Successful

Responder and MnDOT team members and other stakeholders, include a schedule with due dates for

deliverables, and a description of the process for ensuring quality is maintained throughout the project

(quality assurance/quality control [QA/QC]). At each Project Management Team (PMT) meeting, the

Successful Responder will review the schedule for needed changes. Before beginning work under each

of the Tasks that follow Task 1, the Successful Responder will propose a methodology and receive

approval from the MnDOT before proceeding.

MnDOT Contract Number: 1063905

Exhibit A: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work

1.2 Meetings: Kick-off, PMT meetings and other check-ins

The Successful Responder and MnDOT will have a kick-off meeting scheduled by MnDOT following

reception of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Following this, the Successful Responder will set up recurring

PMT meetings every other week through the contract period. The PMT meeting attendees will at

minimum include MnDOT and Successful Responder PM’s, and, as applicable, additionally MnDOT and

Successful Responder support staff. The role of the PMT is to ensure that the scope, schedule and

budget is being met; setting the direction of the project; and reviewing deliverables. The Successful

Responder will facilitate PMT meetings by reviewing project schedule, budget, task progress and status,

asking for MnDOT review and approval of methodology and deliverables, and other relevant topics. The

Successful Responder will create PMT agendas, slide decks, and other materials, sharing this with

MnDOT three days in advance. The Successful Responder will also provide meeting minutes within three

days. In addition to the PMT, there may be other instances where the Successful Responder and MnDOT

need to meet; to discuss deliverables more in-depth, for example. The Successful Responder will budget

for three additional check-ins between MnDOT and Successful Responder.

1.3 Advisory Committee

MnDOT will work with the Successful Responder to develop an advisory committee (AC) for the study.

This committee may consist of additional MnDOT staff beyond the PMT, and potentially staff from other

state agencies and governmental bodies. The AC will be less directly involved with the day-to-day of the

project than the PMT, and provide technical expertise as needed. MnDOT and the Successful Responder

will work to identify appropriate opportunities for the AC to review project deliverables, conduct

meetings to introduce deliverables and solicit feedback. The Successful Responder will create AC

agendas, slide decks, and other materials, sharing this with MnDOT at least one week in advance. The

Successful Responder will also provide meeting minutes within three days. The Successful Responder

will budget for up to five AC meetings.

1.4 Manage deliverables

The Successful Responder will host a file-sharing website—preferably a Microsoft SharePoint site—to

store project materials, including uploading deliverables. All deliverables will be electronic and should be

Word documents except when noted otherwise in the scope, or MnDOT instructs otherwise. The

Successful Responder will conduct QA/QC review prior to submitting all deliverables, in alignment with

the PMP. The Successful Responder will comply with the State of Minnesota’s Accessibility Standard for

all deliverables, conducting built-in Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) checks (e.g. Word’s “Check

Accessibility” function). The Successful Responder will also follow the MnDOT design guide. In addition

to identified deliverables, the Successful Responder will provide MnDOT with data the Successful

Responder is using to complete work under the entire project scope as requested by the MnDOT PM.

Task 1 Successful Responder Deliverables

1. Monthly invoices and progress reports

2. PMP and schedule

MnDOT Contract Number: 1063905

Exhibit A: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work

3. Kick-off meeting, PMT meetings, any additional check-ins, and the materials for those meetings

4. AC meetings and materials

5. Manage and submit deliverables through a file-sharing website, QA/QC, and ADA checks

6. Data the Successful Responder is using to complete work under the entire project scope as requested by

MnDOT PM

Task 2. Engagement

To inform the work of all project Tasks and answer the key project questions, the Successful Responder and

MnDOT will engage with industry stakeholders and partners. Throughout the project, the engagement will result

in insight on (but is not limited to):

A. The current state, needs, challenges and emerging opportunities of the national MHDT electrification

market (as described in Task 3).

B. The MHDT industry in Minnesota, and the current state, needs, challenges and emerging opportunities

of the Minnesotan MHDT electrification market (Task 4).

C. Charging technical specifications, charging station types, and desired or needed station locations to

meet operational needs.

MnDOT is interested in developing a Sustainable Trucking Working Group. Engagement with stakeholders and

partners, and results from this assessment, can help lay the groundwork for this Working Group.

2.1 Engagement plan

The Successful Responder will propose a list of stakeholders and partners to engage with, along with input

from MnDOT. The Successful Responder will develop a Public Engagement Plan that outlines engagement

methods and the purpose of engagement, focus group and interview questions, identifies needed materials

and provides a schedule. MnDOT will review this plan before the Successful Responder begins engagement.

2.2 Focus groups

The Successful Responder will conduct up to three focus groups with the following stakeholder and partner

types:

A. Truck/fleet owners and/or operators operating in Minnesota. This engagement will provide insight

into: What is the level of interest, current state, needs, challenges and emerging opportunities for

eMHDTs in Minnesota? What conditions encourage eMHDT adoption? What trucking segments will

electrify first?

B. Utilities. This engagement will provide insight into: How are utilities planning for eMHDT adoption in

Minnesota? What are the needs, challenges and emerging opportunities? Are there areas where

utilities are predicting energy and power needs will increase due to eMHDTs, and how are they

preparing?

C. Regulatory bodies (e.g. state agencies, local governments). This engagement will provide insight

into: What role in eMHDT adoption do these stakeholders and partners play? What information do

they need to play that role effectively?

The Successful Responder will propose focus group questions, schedule and facilitate the meetings.

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