Hamilton advocates the benefits of electric vehicles, electrification and sustainability for Duke Energy
Northampton, Massachusetts-News Express-Duke Energy
At Donald Hamilton's home in Surf City, North Carolina, you won't find any gasoline cans in his garage. From electric lawn mowers to Tesla Model 3, he is committed to electrification.
As Duke Energy's North Carolina Electric Transportation Manager, he supports the adoption of electric vehicles and electrification infrastructure projects, and his career is based on this commitment.
"I have geothermal heat pumps in my house-they are 30% more efficient than air source products," Hamilton said. "I have fully electric garden tools, electric lawn mowers, electric chain saws, electric leaf blowers, electric lawn mowers, electric pole saws. I recycle, so yes, I like the concept of sustainability and I like to take care of The concept of the environment."
He has a secondary electric car charger at home (with a 240-volt power supply, like an electric clothes dryer), which can meet "95% of my charging needs, just like most people."
Hamilton's appreciation of all electric things began at a very young age.
"When I was 12 years old, my first job was to take golf carts from the country club, clean them up, take out all the beer cans, take them to the carport and plug them in," he Say. "So, I experienced battery technology for the first time in the 70s."
Hamilton is the son of a naval aircraft mechanic. He spent most of his childhood in Europe, mainly in Italy and Spain.
His fascination with machinery and technology stems not only from his father's work, but also from his parents' unusual hobby-drag racing. This led Hamilton to pursue a career as an engineer. During his 27 years in the utility industry, Hamilton has gradually learned about the technologies and systems required for electricity.
Electric vehicles have existed since the 19th century, and were more widely adopted as early as the 1910s. The early popularity was not because of environmental benefits, cost, or speed, but because of accessibility. Hamilton said that the hand-cranked starter discouraged buyers of internal combustion engines because electric cars are more convenient.
"Detroit Electric was sold until 1942. They sold battery-powered electric cars, and they didn't go far, but then you didn't need to go too far," he said. "When the electric starter became more popular, it changed it and increased the accessibility of driving, resulting in a decline in electric vehicle sales."
Education is one of Hamilton's goals of work and life. He uses his remote dual-motor Tesla Model 3 as an educational tool.
Alvin Etheredge, Duke Energy’s customer executive officer, said: “He volunteered a lot of time to educate everyone from students to engineers on the advantages and complexities of owning and operating electric vehicles.” “He organized and provided countless lectures and car rides. And driving activities."
By showing people the electric vehicle technology and explaining its benefits, Hamilton said he can help reduce consumer anxiety about mileage and increase understanding. He said he included the insights he learned as an electric car owner.
Hayley Black, the head of the Tesla store, said: “He practices what he preaches, volunteers to educate the public, and continues to promote the acceleration of the world’s transition to sustainable energy within the company.”
He said that passenger cars are not the only market segment that benefits from electrification.
Duke Energy promoted the conversion of fleets and school buses to electric vehicles. Duke Energy will bear part of the cost of 15 electric school buses in North Carolina to collect data.
"We are trying to bring electric school buses to the market and help them by building infrastructure," Hamilton said. Duke Energy's subsidiary eTransEnergy works with companies and local governments to transform their fleets (such as school buses) into electric fleets.
Hamilton said that this transition is a revolution.
"This is an unprecedented technological change," he said, "and on a huge scale, it will have an impact all over the world."
To achieve this goal, Hamilton focused on education and better charging infrastructure.
"One of Don's mottos is'Always Be Charging'," Etheredge said. "I will modify this motto to'Always read and learn.'"
Duke Energy's electrification plan
The plan approved by Duke Energy requires the installation of 260 electric vehicle chargers in North Carolina, including 40 DC fast chargers along interstate highways, 80 secondary chargers for multi-family homes, and 160 Chargers used in public places such as parks and libraries.
The company also has a Park & Plug infrastructure program in other states it serves (including Florida), where nearly 600 chargers are installed; Indiana, plans to install chargers in 17 locations; and South Carolina, It plans to open 30 locations there.
As the company expands the products it provides to customers, more infrastructure and plans are pending, such as income credit for the infrastructure behind the meter and the lease of chargers.
As part of the company’s goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the company is converting its nearly 4,000 light-duty vehicles into electric vehicles and 50% of its 6,000 medium-, heavy-duty and off-road vehicles into electric vehicles. In 2030, plug-in hybrid vehicles or other zero-carbon alternatives.
Learn more about Duke Energy's electric vehicle program.
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