Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing Powers Up Electromobility with 47 New High-Powered Chargers in Southern California
May 13 2024 - 5:38PM
Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing (VTRL), a division of Velocity
Vehicle Group, is proud to announce the energization of 47
high-powered charging stations at four strategic dealer locations
across Southern California. Scheduled to be fully operational in
May 2024, the high-powered chargers have been installed at VTRL
facilities in Rancho Dominguez (17), Fontana (14), the City of
Industry (14), and San Diego (2). This significant investment is
part of VTRL's initiative to lead the transition to sustainable
freight solutions by providing efficient and reliable charging
options for commercial medium- and heavy-duty electric
trucks.
The newly installed infrastructure comprises 45 120 kW Detroit
e-Fill and two ChargePoint chargers, all designed to cater to the
specific needs of medium and heavy-duty battery electric trucks.
Detroit e-Fill commercial-grade chargers are renowned for their
reliability in and efficient performance, enabling trucks such as
the Class 8 Freightliner eCascadia, Class 6 and 7 Freightliner eM2,
and RIZON Class 4 to 5 battery-electric cabover trucks to achieve
an 80% state of charge in just 90 minutes or less.
“At Velocity, we are not just reacting to the shift towards
electric mobility; we are at the forefront with our customers and
actively shaping it. By integrating high-powered, commercial-grade
charging solutions along key transit corridors, we are ensuring
that our customers have the support they need today,” noted David
Deon, president of VTRL. “This charging infrastructure investment
is a testament to our commitment to helping our customers
transition smoothly to electromobility solutions and to prepare for
compliance with the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF)
regulations."
VTRL offers flexible charging options to accommodate diverse
customer needs. This includes self-managed and opportunity charging
during daily routes, supported by the issuance of billing codes and
cards. While their vehicles are charging, drivers can relax in
comfortable break rooms equipped with WIFI, television, snacks,
water, and restrooms, ensuring a pleasant and convenient
wait.
Customers can also take advantage of VTRL’s 'charging as a
service' model, which simplifies the process of EV charging for
fleet operators by eliminating the complexities of setting up,
maintaining, and operating charging infrastructure. Customers that
sign up for charging as a service can establish a monthly
subscription or pay-per-use agreement and will be able to leave
their trucks at one of VTRL’s charging locations to be charged and
ready ahead of their next shift.
Deon added, "Adapting the Velocity Vehicle Group’s dealer model
to meet the evolving needs of today’s customers is paramount. This
latest development not only furthers a sustainable future in
transportation but also strengthens our network's reliability and
our commitment to customer service."
For more information on how Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing
is driving the future of transportation, visit our website at
www.velocitytruckrentalandleasing.com or contact our sales
team.
About Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing
Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing is a proud member of
NationaLease. Founded in 1944, NationaLease is one of the largest
full-service truck leasing organizations in North America, with
over 1,000 service locations throughout the US and Canada and a
combined customer fleet of over 184,000 tractors, trucks, and
trailers. The company provides comprehensive fleet management
services for private fleets and transportation service providers.
To learn more about Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing, visit
www.velocitytruckrentalandleasing.com.
- Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing Charging Depot
Patricia Kemp
GNA, a TRC Company, for Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing
313-220-3335
pkemp@trccompanies.com