Greenlane has been awarded a $15m grant by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to advance the development of its commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
The grant, provided under the Carl Moyer Zero-Emission Infrastructure Program, will support the construction of Greenlane’s flagship charging site in Colton, California, which is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2024.
Located at the intersection of Interstates 15, 215, and 10, the Colton site will feature more than 60 chargers for heavy-, medium-, and light-duty zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Of these, 41 charging pedestals and 53 connectors are funded by the SCAQMD grant. The facility is intended to serve as a model for future truck stops as the freight sector transitions to electric power.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held with representatives from Greenlane, the City of Colton, and SCAQMD.
South Coast AQMD Governing Board Member and City of Highland Mayor Pro Tem Larry McCallon said: “Greenlane is clearly defining a path towards a more sustainable future not only for the transportation industry but also for residents living in San Bernardino County, who are subject to higher levels of air pollution.
“Freight transportation from the goods movement corridor has been a major source of air pollution in our region, and this project will help improve air quality and bring us one step closer to meeting federal standards.”
The SCAQMD grant will be used for site design, engineering, and the build-out of charging infrastructure, aiming to expedite development and complete the site by late 2024.
Greenlane CEO Patrick Macdonald-King said: “We are grateful to the South Coast Air Quality Management District for recognising and championing our visionary plans to develop this critical infrastructure that will revolutionise and energise the trucking industry.
“By establishing corridors and deploying a nationwide network of public charging stations, we’re not only meeting the pressing demand for accessible infrastructure for commercial vehicles but also pioneering a transformative model for the future of commercial EV charging and, eventually, hydrogen refuelling.”
Greenlane plans to establish a nationwide network of commercial charging infrastructure in the US and Canada, with sites also supporting battery-electric passenger vehicles and light-duty fleets, and future hydrogen refuelling capabilities for commercial vehicles.
