AC to DC: Charting charging equipment choices with ChargePoint
Charging infrastructure equipment choices are complicated. There’s AC charging, there’s DC charging and a host of other options depending on your electric vehicle charging strategy. Rich Mohr, global vice president, fleet solutions at ChargePoint, did a great job explaining the options for a recent story, but when it comes to trucking equipment, part of understanding
The No. 1 thing to do before running electric trucks
Electric truck development has made loads of progress over the past few years, but even taking this progress into account, there’s still a lot we don’t know about incorporating these trucks into a fleet. But we do know the secrets to getting started. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series.
Electrify America, NFI Industries launch heavy-duty electric truck charging infrastructure project
Electrify America and NFI Industries announced plans to install a new fast-charging network for heavy-duty electric trucks, with 34 ultra-fast DC chargers slated for completion by December 2023. As part of this announcement, NFI says it will deploy 60 battery-electric drayage trucks, becoming the first 100% zero-emission fleet operator and truck shop in California. Electrify
Phillips Industries releases support system for auxiliary charging systems using Qwik-Clamp technology
Phillips Industries has released a new Qwik-Clamp for Charging Cables with an insert designed for single or dual pole applications, as well as a new Qwik-Clamp 20-in. Tracker Spring Kit with Qwik-Clamp for Charging Cables. According to Phillips, without proper support, cables can tangle, rub, sag and drag, leading to damage that results in downtime
Penske Truck Leasing pilots Stem Inc.’s Athena EV charging software
Penske Truck Leasing has worked with Stem, Inc., a provider of artificial intelligence-driven energy storage services, to pilot its Athena smart energy storage software and operate an advanced battery storage system. The pilot project included a 350 kilowatt (kW)/800 kilowatt hour (kWh) battery system powered by Stem’s Athena at Penske’s heavy-duty truck charging positions in Ontario, California. “We collaborated with
Shippers Transport Express fields 10 Peterbilt Model 579EVs
Peterbilt Motors Co. delivered 10 Model 579EVs to Shippers Transport Express for immediate use as part of their drayage operations at the Port of Oakland. Five additional Model 579EVs are scheduled to be put into service as part of their Port of Long Beach drayage operations in November. The OEM says this truck is optimized
ChargePoint acquires ViriCiti
ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. has acquired ViriCiti, a provider of electrification solutions for eBus and commercial fleets. ChargePoint acquired ViriCiti for a total purchase price of approximately $88.07 million in cash, subject to adjustment. The ViriCiti team, customer accounts and technology will become part of ChargePoint’s operations. The companies say ViriCiti will enhance the ChargePoint fleet
Four electric truck questions with Penske
The year 2020 was the first time that fleets began to take delivery of electric trucks as part of pilot programs. Since we have (somehow) already raced past the midpoint of 2021, FE checked in with fleets to see how their experiences have been with these trucks; how the trucks have held up compared to
How charging station software can save you money (if you know how to use it)
You’ve likely heard scary phrases related to EV charging like “demand charges” or “peak charges.” These are things you want to avoid as it means that you’re plugging in your electric truck when energy demand is high and costs are at a premium. We’re about to give you a crash course in electric truck charging
Understanding electric truck charging needs and choices
Clarity is finally coming to commercial electric truck charging infrastructure decisions. With electric trucks available for order and on their way to delivery, the application of those trucks has been demystified. As more fleets put in charging infrastructure, the process will become more apparent and approachable. Here at Fleet Equipment, we’ve charted the charging station
Tritium partners with Greenlots, Baltimore Gas and Electric on EV charging
To address the need for more electric vehicle (EV) charging options, Tritium partnered with Greenlots and Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) on a series of charging locations throughout Central Maryland. The first phase includes 12 sites with Tritium RT50 direct current (DC) fast chargers, which have been installed at libraries, government parking lots, airports, and
Six electric truck questions with DHE
The year 2020 was the first time that fleets began to take delivery of electric trucks as part of pilot programs. Since we have (somehow) already raced past the midpoint of 2021, FE checked in with fleets to see how their experiences have been with these trucks; how the trucks have held up compared to
