ABC Companies Launches North America’s Largest Electric Motorcoach Charging Facility with Proterra
July 19 2023 - 4:05PM
ABC Companies, a leading provider of motorcoach, transit, and
specialty passenger transport equipment and Proterra Inc (NASDAQ:
PTRA), a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification
technology, today announced the official opening of the largest
electric motorcoach charging facility in North America.
Located on a 3.5-acre campus in Newark, California, the facility
is equipped to charge up to 40 electric motorcoaches with 20
dual-cable EV charging dispensers and can support up to 1.4
megawatts of EV charging power. The facility enables enhanced
service, delivery, training and support for the growing number of
Van Hool 100% electric motorcoaches, which are powered by
Proterra’s battery technology. Photos and video of the EV charging
facility can be found here.
Developed in collaboration with EV charging and battery partner,
Proterra, and local utility provider, Pacific Gas and Electric
Company (PG&E), the ABC Companies charging facility
demonstrates that both the power and charging solutions are
available to meet fleet operators’ needs to scale their commercial
EV operations.
“As the largest passenger motorcoach and minibus dealer in North
America, we are going beyond selling and supporting these vehicles,
as we educate, demonstrate, and invest in zero emissions commercial
transportation, to accelerate EV adoption. In under 2 years, over
20% of our motorcoach sales are now battery-electric vehicles.
However, the rapid growth in our commercial EV sales requires a
corresponding charging infrastructure capable of handling the size
and power requirements of these vehicles. Therefore, ABC has chosen
to invest strategically to support the vehicles already in
operation. Through partnerships with industry leaders, we proudly
complete our EV Ecosystem, supporting and sustaining e-mobility,
while serving our customers and their communities,” stated Roman
Cornell, CEO of ABC Companies.
Proterra Energy provides fleet operators with a comprehensive
set of EV charging solutions to scale their zero-emission
commercial vehicle fleets, paired with Proterra’s decade of
charging installation experience. Proterra’s team of
electrification experts recommend the ideal fleet charging solution
for each project, optimized for usability, physical footprint,
power, or cost, matching each customer’s priorities.
With hundreds of thousands of miles logged in operational
deployment over almost two years, across electric vehicles ranging
from eight-passenger vans to 75-passenger 45’ double-deck
motorcoaches, ABC Companies has quickly become a leader in
electrifying private fleets. ABC Companies' “Fleet Electrification
Services” offers a breadth of options to meet the needs of customer
fleets from the largest portfolio of EV options through charging
equipment, ABC Companies can support their customers’ unique road
maps to zero emissions.
“Proterra is driven by sustainability and innovation,” said
Chris Bailey, Proterra’s Chief Business Officer. “From batteries
and vehicles to chargers and fleet management software, our unique
technology ecosystem enables our partners to deliver
high-performing commercial EVs and charging solutions to power
them. With over a decade of experience within the electrification
industry, our team knows the only successful way for fleet
operators to scale their commercial fleets is through strategic
planning and collaboration. The close collaboration among Proterra,
ABC Companies, and PG&E’s EV Fleet Program stakeholders was key
to the launch of this innovative charging facility.”
PG&E’s EV Fleet program is accelerating EV adoption for
commercial customers, helping medium- and heavy-duty fleet
customers easily and cost-effectively install charging
infrastructure via comprehensive construction support and financial
incentives. To-date, the EV Fleet program has contracted with more
than 180 sites to support the electrification of over 3,700 medium-
and heavy-duty vehicles in PG&E’s service territory.
“PG&E is proud to support the coach vehicle electrification
efforts of ABC Companies through the EV Fleet Program,” said Lydia
Krefta, PG&E’s Director for Clean Energy Transportation. “This
project aligns with our core focus of proactively preparing the
grid for the future, increasing access to charging infrastructure,
and supporting electric transportation adoption through rates,
rebates, tools, and education. PG&E is committed to providing
simple and affordable clean transportation programs and incentives
that help redefine the energy landscape to support California’s
clean air and greenhouse gas emission reduction goals and
collective action on climate change.”
About ABC Companies ABC Companies is a leading
provider to the passenger transportation industry, with diverse
product and service offerings that cover a full spectrum of
operational needs, including new and pre-owned full-size highway
coach equipment, along with transit and specialty vehicles,
including battery electric vehicles for operations in private and
public sectors. ABC supports customers with a comprehensive
after-sale service network, providing 24-hour technical support,
comprehensive service and repairs, collision services, extensive
OEM and quality aftermarket parts needs for transit, motorcoach and
heavy-duty equipment from multiple strategically placed locations
throughout the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, private and municipal
financing and leasing options are available through the company’s
financial services group – one of the largest financial service
providers within the industry. For more information, contact ABC
Companies at 800-222-2871 or visit the company website at
www.abc-companies.com
About ProterraProterra is a leader in the
design and manufacture of zero-emission electric transit vehicles
and EV technology solutions for commercial applications. With
industry-leading durability and energy efficiency based on rigorous
U.S. independent testing, Proterra products are proudly designed,
engineered, and manufactured in America, with offices in Silicon
Valley, South Carolina, and Los Angeles. For more information,
please visit www.proterra.com
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