California-based zero-emission truck solutions provider, Forum Mobility, has been granted $4.5 million in financing from East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) to establish a cutting-edge electric truck charging depot. The depot, known as the Greenville Community Charging Depot, will cover a vast 4.4-acre area conveniently located near I-580 in Livermore. This state-of-the-art facility will have the capacity to charge up to 96 trucks simultaneously and cater to the needs of drayage carriers involved in transporting cargo to and from the bustling Port of Oakland.
The move comes as California intensifies its efforts to combat emissions in the transportation sector. The California Air Resources Board recently passed new regulations mandating that all in-state drayage fleets, comprising approximately 33,000 trucks, must transition to zero-emission vehicles by 2035. In response to these regulations and other proposed vehicle guidelines, the California Energy Commission estimates that the state will require a staggering 157,000 medium- and heavy-duty chargers by 2030.
Matt LeDucq, the CEO and co-founder of Forum Mobility, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership with EBCE and its pivotal role in facilitating the transition to electric heavy-duty trucks. By establishing an extensive network of charging depots, Forum Mobility aims to streamline the adoption of electric vehicles for trucking owners, operators, carriers, and fleets. This collaboration with EBCE reinforces their commitment to providing widespread access to charging infrastructure and zero-emission trucks.
The significance of this initiative is underscored by the fact that heavy-duty vehicles account for a substantial 23% of emissions in the transportation sector, according to data from the US Environmental Protection Agency. As Forum Mobility spearheads the development of advanced charging depots, the company takes a significant stride towards reducing the environmental impact of the trucking industry and forging a cleaner, sustainable future.
