According to Prologis Mobility, one of the biggest bottlenecks in today's electrification market is grid delays.
This should come as no surprise to any fleet currently testing and/or running battery-electric rigs. Fortunately, the California-based charging infrastructure provider has debuted a new prefabricated platform capable of dramatically shortening installation timelines.
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Introducing Prologis' new system capable of integrating dispensers, power cabinets, and smart technology into a single skid-based unit. This "turnkey" solution has been designed specifically to accelerate the deployment of high-capacity charging in markets and regions that lack critical infrastructure.
In short, the system serves as a stopgap solution for companies and municipalities who are proceeding quickly with electrifying their fleets but might be facing delays with their local utilities in setting up power connections.
“Our customers need EV infrastructure that’s as dynamic as their operations,” said Henrik Holland, Global Head of Prologis Mobility. “With this platform, they can deploy quickly, adjust for seasonal demand and scale without being tied to grid or construction constraints.”
Prologis already has one of the country's largest HD charging installations, the Denker project, in Torrance, California, that's powered by a regional microgrid and is capable of the following:
- Scalable and redeployable. Prefabricated and pre-commissioned off site, Prologis Mobility’s modular charging units simplify permitting, minimize operations impacts and enable standardized installations across the network.
- No-regret electrification. Fleets can test new routes, adapt to seasonal needs or rebalance infrastructure across regions—minimizing the cost of permanent, fixed charging systems.
- Bridges the grid gap. With add-on options like linear generators and batteries, charging can begin well ahead of traditional utility interconnection timelines.
- Optimized for fleet operations. Up to 1200 kW of dynamic charging across eight ports and megawatt charging system (MCS) ready, plus advanced safety features such as accelerometer-triggered safety shutoffs and driver conveniences like onboard Wi-Fi.
Another Prologis deployment that's already up and running is the Vernon, CA. public charging hub.
