NFI and Prologis Mobility announced the launch of a new electric truck charging depot in Ontario, California, according to a Tuesday press release.
The charging hub has 10 charging ports, which can charge up to 20 vehicles daily.
The facility aims to solve “one of the biggest barriers to adoption” of electric trucks: access to charging, said Brian Webb, president of port services at NFI.
The hub will support NFI’s fleet of nearly 90 electric Class 8 trucks and is expected to optimize uptime for the vehicles. These trucks handle drayage operations between the ports located in Los Angeles, Long Beach and the Inland Empire, per the release.
NFI has been working to expand its use of sustainable transportation. NFI received 50 Class 8 battery-electric trucks funded through the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative, according to a Feb. 2024 announcement. This included 30 Freightliner eCascadia trucks and 20 Volvo VNR Electric trucks.
Prologis Mobility manages several types of charging networks. Hub charging involves subscription-based fleet charging at dedicated sites along common routes, according to the company’s website. Another type, depot charging, provides fleet charging at warehouses for drayage, last-mile delivery, yard tractors and forklifts.
“We’re focused on delivering the right infrastructure in the right locations, ensuring our customers have access to charging that supports their operations today and in the future,” said Henrik Holland, global head of Prologis Mobility.
Other companies expanding their fleet EV charging accessibility include Forum Mobility and Greenlane. Like Prologis Mobility, both companies have significant operations in California.
