San Francisco-based Terawatt Infrastructure, a Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) company, has officially opened its latest commercial EV charging hub in Rialto, California.
The new site, located on the eastbound side of I-10, boasts 18 pull-through 350 kW DC fast-charging stalls, 55 bobtail overnight parking stalls, 24/7 access complete with 360-degree cameras, gates, license plate recognition for added security, solar canopies, and a driver lounge with must-have amenities with restrooms and WiFi. Every charging session is powered by 100% renewable energy.
Selecting the new site's location was a no-brainer for Terawatt. It's situated on a major east-west artery connecting the state's coastal and inland regions, thus providing access to key domestic and international trading through its connection to the Port of Los Angeles.
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"The Rialto site brings Terawatt's vision of a connected, electrified network to life. It provides fast, reliable, and high-speed pull-through charging along an electric lane that runs from the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles through Vernon and Commerce, culminating in Rialto,” said Neha Palmer, CEO and co-founder of Terawatt. "Our network enables companies to reduce emissions and run a variety of routes across a number of vehicle classes with the confidence of a dependable charging solution. EV fleets can now travel further, more cleanly, without slowing down their operations."
Terawatt's work towards zero-emission road freight is far from over. It's also currently developing a connected charging network that keeps vehicles powered, reduces emissions, and helps fleets stay on the road without the high costs of building and operating their own depots. The new Rialto facility expands Terawatt's growing network of heavy-duty charging hubs across California, joining the recently opened Rancho Dominguez site.
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"Our top priorities when designing and constructing the Rialto facility were uptime and security," said Tom Jackson, senior vice president of operations at Terawatt. "From physical and cybersecurity to charging equipment that gets trucks back on the road quickly, every choice reflects our commitment to create infrastructure that keeps freight moving."
