Charging infrastructure

Proterra’s surviving businesses may shed bankruptcy stigma  

The stigma of going through bankruptcy is real, whether personal or corporate. But sometimes, it turns out OK. Consider Proterra Inc., a maker of electric transit buses, battery packs and a developer of charging infrastructure.

Several startups in the electrification space ran out of financial runway. They either disappeared or were absorbed by other companies. Proterra’s electric transit bus business tasted early success after launching in 2004. Investors like automaker General Motors’ venture...

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Inside Zeem Solutions’ bold plan to electrify fleets across the US

The world is hurtling toward electric vehicle adoption, and Paul Gioupis, co-founder and CEO of Zeem Solutions, wants his company to facilitate that transition for commercial fleets.

On What the Truck?!?, Gioupis highlighted Zeem Solutions’ efforts in creating essential EV infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty fleets. With its flagship EV charging hub near Los Angeles International Airport, equipped with a vast array of both fast and standard charging ports, Zeem stands as a leader in...

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Electric trucks should shake off setbacks in 2024

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Meaningful volume growth eluded heavy-duty electric trucks last year for several reasons: Charging...

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Loaded and Rolling: ATRI reports on California’s electric truck challenges

ATRI reports on California’s electric truck challenges
(Source: ATRI)

A report released Monday by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) examines the costs and potential impacts associated with California’s push for zero-emission vehicles. This report is a companion to a December 2022 ATRI report titled “Charging Infrastructure Challenges for the U.S. Electric Vehicle Fleet.” Both reports highlight that full vehicle fleet electrification would require substantially more...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/loaded-and-rolling-atri-reports-on-californias-electric-truck-challenges

Electric fleets made possible through innovative infrastructure partnerships

Transportation companies across the globe have increased their focus on sustainability in recent years. This eco-friendly push can largely be attributed to emerging government regulations and growing consumer concerns. 

In an effort to clean up their acts, many fleet owners have become laser focused on moving away from diesel fuel, which accounts for the majority of greenhouse gas emissions in the sector. Heavy-duty electric trucks are poised to be one of the primary solutions to this issue. 

Flee...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/electric-fleets-made-possible-through-innovative-infrastructure-partnerships

How Voltera is reducing risks to fleet electrification

The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) has grown so much in recent years that, for the first time, a fully electric automobile was the world’s top-selling car during the first quarter of 2023, just 15 years after the same manufacturer released its first electric vehicle. When it comes to the electrification of commercial fleets, however, real-world examples are just starting to emerge as the path toward implementation becomes clearer.

One of the biggest roadblocks that the industry is...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-voltera-is-reducing-risks-to-fleet-electrification

Prologis looks to lead on commercial EV charging infrastructure

This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit on Thursday.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Empowering Electric Futures: Navigating Challenges in Scaling Commerical Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

DETAILS: Henrik Holland, the global head of electric vehicle charging at Prologis, provides insight into strategic placement, sustainability integration, user experience and regulatory advocacy in the expansion of commercial EV charging networks, offering a holistic approach to the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/prologis-looks-to-lead-on-commercial-ev-charging-infrastructure

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