Volterra, the leading developer, owner and operator of charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) fleets, announced the acquisition of two new ZEV infrastructure development sites. This brings the company’s total portfolio to 22 sites strategically located in major transit hubs in California, Texas, Georgia, Arizona and Florida. This portfolio of sites underscores Volterra’s commitment to supporting the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions in the United States.
The first newly acquired site, a prime 0.85-acre parcel at 1707 East Pacific Coast Highway in Wilmington, CA, is strategically located just four miles from the Port of Long Beach (POLB) and five miles from the Port of Los Angeles (POLA). Is situated. , This ideal location will support the vital drainage functions of the area. The site can accommodate 30 electrified stalls and has already secured up to five megawatts of power supply from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Additionally, Volterra has secured an exemption from the local truck usage moratorium, ensuring smooth operations
Additionally, the Wilmington site has been awarded a total of $4.1 million in grants to reduce truck emissions and improve air quality in Southern California. These grants come from the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s Carl Moyer Program ($2.3 million) and the Federal Highway Administration’s Truck Emissions Reduction at Port Facilities Program ($1.8 million).
The second site, 3755 Industrial Boulevard, spans 2.75 acres in West Sacramento, CA, strategically located close to the I-5 and I-80 highways. It has 100 electrified charging stalls and has ensured power supply of one megawatt.
“Securing these two sites in California is an important step in our mission to support the electrification of commercial fleets,” said Sylvia Hendron, Chief Development Officer, Volterra. “From proximity to major transit routes to securing the necessary funding, each location has been carefully selected and developed to meet the unique needs of the ZEV fleet.”
“This is a testament to Volterra’s commitment to overcoming the complexities of site development and accelerating the deployment of zero-emission fleet infrastructure in California and across the U.S.,” said Brett Hauser, Chairman of the Board of Volterra.
With strong support from infrastructure investors EQTVolterra takes a proactive approach to site acquisition and development to accelerate project timelines and deliver power more quickly to ZEV fleet customers. In 2023, the company evaluated more than 1,200 sites and strengthened its ability to effectively navigate and overcome the persistent challenges that exist when assessing prime real estate for ZEV infrastructure.
“The location of charging infrastructure for medium and heavy trucks is critical to the sustainable energy transition in the trucking sector. Commercial fleets need access to power near major freight routes, as well as adequate space for ingress, egress and maneuverability of vehicles. The work of PACT’s Charging Developer members is essential to ensuring that M/HD trucks and fleets have the power infrastructure needed to comply with the regulations. This effort is critical to accelerating transportation electrification and can serve as a strong indicator of demand for utility services,” said Don Fenton, board chair of Powering America Commercial Transportation.
