Truck charging stations are gearing up for a debut in Colton, California. Greenlane is set to open the first electric charging site on the I-5 corridor, stretching from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, in April 2025.
Why it matters: This is a part of a 280-mile corridor for electric commercial vehicles (CMVs), aiming to ease the shift towards electric transport.
- The site will feature 40 charges suitable for heavy, medium, and light CMVs.
- Solar panels and battery storage will enhance energy use and efficiency.
- Both pull-through and bobtail charging options are planned, according to a BusinessWire press release.
Zoom out: Electric CMVs are becoming more common in the industry, pushing companies to develop new infrastructure like this corridor.
What they’re saying: "As heavy-duty transportation continues to electrify, we need to address fleet manager and driver pain points," stated Patrick Macdonald-King, CEO of Greenlane.
The bottom line: The Colton station marks the beginning of this future-forward initiative, with more sites expected as electric vehicle use grows in freight transport.