Voltera is on the move again. The California-based Charging Infrastructure as a Service company has announced the acquisition of two additional zero emission vehicle (ZEV) charging sites in the Golden State, increasing its national network portfolio to 22 sites. Aside from California, additional sites are located in Texas, Georgia, Arizona, and Florida.
These latest two sites were chosen for their strategic locations to drayage operations.
The first is a .85-acre parcel located at 1707 East Pacific Coast Highway in Wilmington only four miles from the Port of Long Beach and five miles from the Port of Los Angeles. It can accommodate up to 30 electrified stalls and has a power supply of up to five megawatts, courtesy of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Voltera adds it has already received an exemption from the local truck use moratorium.
This also received grants totaling $4.1 million from the South Coast Air Quality Management District's Carl Moyer Program and the Federal Highway Administration's Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Program.
The second location is a 2.75-acre site at 3755 Industrial Boulevard in West Sacramento. Located close to the I-5 and I-80 highways, Voltera says it has 100 charging stalls and power supply of one megawatt.
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“This is a testament to Voltera’s commitment to overcoming the complexities of site development and accelerating the deployment of zero-emission fleet infrastructure across California and the U.S.," said Voltera Chairman of the Board, Brett Hauser.
Voltera investor EQT remains full committed to the company's expansion. Since last year, Voltera has evaluated over 1,200 sites and continued to refine its procedures for dealing with a long list of challenges involved when accessing major real estate for additional ZEV infrastructure.
“The location of charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty trucks is crucial for a sustainable energy transition in the trucking sector. Commercial fleets require access to power near major freight routes, along with ample space for vehicles to enter, exit and maneuver," said Board Chairperson, Power America's Commercial Transportation, Dawn Fenton. "This effort is vital for accelerating transportation electrification and can serve as a strong indicator of the demand for utility services."