Penske opens high-speed commercial electric truck chargers in California

Penske opens high-speed commercial electric truck chargers in California

Penske Truck Leasing has opened commercial heavy-duty electric vehicle charging stations with 14 high-speed chargers at four of its existing facilities in Southern California.

Penske-Electric-Truck-Chargers

Penske Truck Leasing has opened commercial heavy-duty electric vehicle charging stations with 14 high-speed chargers at four of its existing facilities in Southern California.

The company says its near-term plan includes adding at least six more chargers, bringing the total number to 20. These are the first DC fast charging stations in the U.S. designed specifically for heavy-duty commercial electric vehicles, according to Penske.

“We’re committed to being at the forefront of commercial vehicle electrification,” said Brian Hard, president and chief executive officer of Penske Truck Leasing. “We are investing to ensure our customers have access to the right vehicles, technology, charging infrastructure and information to help shape the future of mobility in our industry.”

Located throughout Southern California at Penske Truck Leasing’s facilities in San Diego, Chino, Anaheim and La Mirada, these 14 chargers connect directly to a commercial truck’s battery charging system, providing a DC fast charging option for commercial electric fleets. Utilizing 50 kW to 150 kW chargers, this charging infrastructure allows Penske to power an all-electric class 8 tractor from zero to 100% charge in less than half a shift, Penske said.

You May Also Like

Class 8 orders strong in February

Even when seasonally adjusted, ACT says preliminary order numbers for February are up 5% over January.

ACT-Class-8-Feb-truck-orders

According to the latest numbers from ACT Research, preliminary North America Class 8 net orders were 27,700 units, up 600 units from January and 16% from a year ago. With the fourth-largest seasonal factor of the year at 8%, seasonal adjustment reduces February’s Class 8 intake to 25,600 units, up 5% from January.

“Weak freight and carrier profitability fundamentals, and large carriers guiding to lower capex in 2024, would imply pressure in U.S. tractor, the North American Class 8 market’s largest segment,” said Kenny Vieth, ACT’s president and senior analyst. “While we do not yet have the underlying detail for February order volumes, Class 8 demand continuing at high levels again this month suggests that U.S. buyers continue as strong market participants.”

Kenworth delivers 15-liter natural gas-powered truck to UPS

The truck is equipped with the Cummins X15N, which Kenworth says will meet CARB and EPA Requirements for both 2024 and 2027.

Kenworth-delivers-CNG-truck-to-UPS
ACT Research: 2024 could see trucking recovery

Despite trucking demand remaining weak, ACT Research says imports and international data indicate positive trends in 2024.

ACT-for-hire-index-Jan-24
Navistar progressing toward autonomous hub-to-hub transport

Autonomous truck testing is underway, and the company expects customer pilots to be delivered later this year.

Navistar-Autonomous-partnership-Plus-international-truck
FTR Trucking Conditions Index falls in December

FTR says the drop was mostly due to higher capital cost and a deterioration in freight rates, a trend that could stretch into 2024.

FTR-TCI-december-2023

Other Posts

Fleet Profile: Ryder uses EVs to focus on zero-emissions fleet

Ryder says it intends to give customers an “end-to-end” solution by adding thousands of GM BrightDrop EVs to it’s lease and rental fleet.

BrightDrop-Electric-Cargo-Van-Ryder-Nov-23
Mack delivers LR Refuse EV to Costal Waste & Recycling

Mack and Coastal Waste & Recycling developed a route to favor for the LR Electric’s range, so it can complete a full day’s work.

Mack-delivers-LR-electric-refuse-vehicle
Mullen shares on-road test results for solid-state polymer battery pack

Tested in its Mullen One Class 1 EV cargo van, Mullen says the integrated battery pack performed better than expected.

Mullen-ONE-Class-1-EV-van-solid-state-battery-testing
Maximizing ROI in fleet decarbonization

How do we achieve an orderly and economically viable fleet decarbonization at scale?

Electric-Truck-Tire-Generic-1400