The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $68 million in funding to accelerate the development of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The initiative, part of the DOE’s SuperTruck Charge program, will focus on innovative charging site designs near key ports, distribution hubs, and major transportation corridors across the country.
Three projects have been selected to receive funding. Pearl Street Property Company will lead the first project, securing $20 million to establish a charging facility along the I-10 corridor in Arizona. This site will feature ten pull-through truck charging stalls equipped with MCS chargers, solar canopies, and a 3 MW battery energy storage system to manage energy demands efficiently.
Greenlane Infrastructure will oversee the second project in Barstow, California, with $26 million in funding. The venture, a collaboration involving Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources, and Blackrock, plans to build a public charging site offering over 10 MW of power. Solar arrays and energy storage systems will be integrated to minimize grid impact.
The third project, led by Utah State University, has received $22 million. It aims to develop a scalable and replicable blueprint for charging infrastructure, addressing challenges in areas with limited grid capacity. The SuperCharge facility will provide up to 9 MW of concurrent charging and incorporate 12 MW of installed EV charging equipment, with only 4.5 MW sourced from the grid.
Jeff Marootian, principal deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, highlighted the significance of the initiative, stating, “The new SuperTruck Charge projects will demonstrate replicable models that deliver cost-effective, high-power charging for electric trucks while improving grid resiliency and reliability for medium- and heavy-duty EV deployment.”
This announcement builds on the DOE’s ongoing efforts to expand EV infrastructure. Recent initiatives include $43.7 million allocated for community-focused EV stations, such as bike- and car-sharing schemes, and $25 million awarded to next-generation battery projects in late 2024.