CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- eTransEnergy,
a Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) company, today was named by GM as a
preferred provider to help GM fleet and BrightDrop customers
transition to electric vehicles through the GM Ultium Charge 360
service.
Duke Energy introduced eTransEnergy in February 2021 as a wholly owned subsidiary
created to offer energy transportation services to logistics,
services, and last-mile delivery companies, as well as school
districts and transit agencies.
"We are so pleased eTransEnergy was named by GM as a preferred
provider for the electrification of its fleet," said Greg Fields, eTransEnergy vice president. "This
speaks to the strength of our program and the value of our service
as a realistic solution for customers seeking to transform their
fleets."
Customers who choose eTransEnergy will benefit from
comprehensive infrastructure planning, smart charging technology,
on-site solar energy generation, battery backup options and other
aspects of EV (electric vehicle) fleet management.
In addition to helping to reduce carbon emissions, EVs are
quiet, offer great performance, and have low operating costs.
eTransEnergy is designed to give customers one comprehensive source
for transitioning their fleets to EVs from start to
finish.
"GM's Ultium Charge 360 service and our work with eTransEnergy
will help ensure that fleets are able to customize their
electrification plans," said Alex
Keros, lead architect, EV infrastructure, General Motors.
"GM and eTransEnergy will work to provide a curated approach to
charging solutions that will help accelerate EV adoption for an
all-electric future."
"Fleet electrification is an incredible way for fleet operators
of all sizes to reduce their carbon emissions, and we look forward
to helping organizations across the nation realize this and the
many other benefits of fleet electrification," said Fields.
Duke Energy works continuously in all its service areas to
strengthen and improve the electric grid. And now, with
eTransEnergy services available across North America, Duke Energy will work with
local utilities to support updates to the energy grid and other
infrastructure as needed.
Fleet owners and operators interested in more information can
visit the eTransEnergy website.
eTransEnergy
eTransEnergy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Duke Energy, provides
unregulated services to assist school districts, transit services
and companies across the country achieve their economic and
sustainability goals as they transition to clean energy
transportation options. More information about the company is
available at eTransEnergy.com.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in
Charlotte, N.C., is one of
America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities
serve 7.9 million customers in North
Carolina, South Carolina,
Florida, Indiana, Ohio
and Kentucky, and collectively own
51,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves
1.6 million customers in North
Carolina, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 27,500
people.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2021 "World's Most Admired
Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More
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Media contact: Jennifer
Sharpe
Phone: 704.616.2013
Email: jennifer.sharpe@duke-energy.com
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