Motorcoach and specialty equipment provider ABC Companies has partnered with Proterra, a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, to open the largest electric motorcoach charging facility in North America this month. The facility is in Newark, California.
The Van Hool TDX25E motorcoach is distributed through ABC
The facility, located on a 3.5-acre campus, is equipped to charge up to 40 electric motorcoaches with 20 dual-cable EV charging dispensers and can support up to 1.4 megawatts of EV charging power, according to a press release from ABC Companies, which also distributes Proterra-powered Van Hool electric motorcoaches. Additionally, the facility offers service, delivery, training, and support for these vehicles.
The chargers are powered through Proterra technology
"As the largest passenger motorcoach and minibus dealer in North America, we are going beyond selling and supporting these vehicles, as we educate, demonstrate, and invest in zero emissions commercial transportation, to accelerate EV adoption. In under two years, over 20 percent of our motorcoach sales are now battery-electric vehicles. However, the rapid growth in our commercial EV sales requires a corresponding charging infrastructure capable of handling the size and power requirements of these vehicles. Therefore, ABC has chosen to invest strategically to support the vehicles already in operation. Through partnerships with industry leaders, we proudly complete our EV Ecosystem, supporting and sustaining e-mobility, while serving our customers and their communities" says ABC Companies CEO Roman Cornell.
The facility has space for up to 40 motorcoaches
Additionally, ABC and Proterra worked with local utility provider PG&E to ensure that the facility would be able to handle the energy demand. The state and the utility provider have long been champions of cleaner forms of energy to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas. PG&E’s EV Fleet program is accelerating EV adoption for commercial customers, helping medium- and heavy-duty fleet customers easily and cost-effectively install charging infrastructure via comprehensive construction support and financial incentives, according to ABC.
“Proterra is driven by sustainability and innovation,” says Proterra’s Chief Business Officer Chris Bailey,. “From batteries and vehicles to chargers and fleet management software, our unique technology ecosystem enables our partners to deliver high-performing commercial EVs and charging solutions to power them. With over a decade of experience within the electrification industry, our team knows the only successful way for fleet operators to scale their commercial fleets is through strategic planning and collaboration. The close collaboration among Proterra, ABC Companies, and PG&E’s EV Fleet Program stakeholders was key to the launch of this innovative charging facility.”
Visit abc-companies.com for more information about ABC Companies’ lineup of electric vehicles. Visit proterra.com for more information about Proterra’s battery technology.
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