Just as Volvo Cars has dedicated resources to build on a Starbucks-based EV charging corridor in the Pacific NorthwestVolvo Trucks wants to build a charging network for its very many in production fully electric semi-trucksand it teams up with some heavy hitters to make it happen.
Volvo is on its 2nd generation electric semi
Image courtesy of Volvo Trucks.
Volvo to partner with Shell Recharge Solutions (formerly GreenlotsTEC Equipment, Affinity Truck Center and Western Truck Center to develop a publicly accessible charging network for medium and heavy-duty electric vehicles (MHD EV) that some of California’s most important port cities and industrial centers.
The group kicks off its plans with a $2 million grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) under BESTFIT, the Electrified Charging Corridor Project will “address key barriers to long-range MHD EV deployments and accelerate widespread adoption.”
“This project will open the door to a truly electrified freight future where zero-emission medium and heavy trucks are no longer limited to short-mile, return-to-base operations and can reach far and wide across the state,” explains Peter Voorhoeve, president. from Volvo Trucks North America, out. “We are excited to begin construction this year on the Electrified Charging Corridor Project in partnership with these pioneering truck dealers to further support fleets in successfully integrating battery-electric trucks into their operations, including our Volvo VNR Electric fashion model. With the support of the CEC helping to drive and manifest this project, we will see accelerated progress with ripple effects across the industry.”
The Electrified Charging Corridor project aims to make convenient charging possible for:
- Fleets of small businesses that do not want to make large financial investments in large-scale charging infrastructure at their location;
- Fleets that wish to operate an electric vehicle through rental and short-term lease options; and
- Fleets that need an OEM neutral location to make an opportunity charge along their route.
“The Energy Commission is pleased to support the Electrified Charging Corridor project, which will help California achieve its goals of reducing truck tailpipe emissions to zero,” explains CEC Commissioner Patty Monahan. “This project will demonstrate fueling solutions for long-haul transportation with zero-emission trucks and could drive additional investment in similar corridors across the state, nationwide and around the world.”
Volvo Trucks says the project will progress quickly and officially launch later this year, with all five stations expected to be online by the end of 2023.
Source | Images: Volvo trucks.
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