Prologis Powers Ahead with Two EV Truck Charging Installations

Prologis is helping its logistics warehouse customers transition their commercial fleets to zero emissions transportation and to that end it has unveiled two significant electric truck charging installations as part of its Prologis Mobility platform.

Prologis Mobility integrates energy supply with charging infrastructure, installation, operations and fleet management software.

Can Charge 38 Volvo EVs Simultaneously

The two charging sites in Sante Fe Springs and City of Commerce, Calif., will enable Performance Team, a leading national logistics company, to simultaneously charge up to 38 of its Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 battery-electric trucks.

“Logistics real estate can and will play a critical role in the move toward a carbon-free transportation future,” Henrik Holland, global head of Prologis Mobility, said in prepared remarks.

“Prologis is enabling the transition with a simple, fast solution for our customers’ electrification needs as they look to zero-emission fleets.”

Prologis Mobility is also working on other options of sustainable energy, such as hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles and compressed and renewable natural gas.

Helping Logistics Reach Sustainability Goals

James Geshwiler, Chief Strategy and Investment Officer of Catalyze, tells GlobeSt.com that EV adoption “is a significant opportunity for logistics companies to reach their sustainability goals and reduce transportation costs, but many challenges exist to moving to a fully modern, clean infrastructure.

“Electrified fleets can be managed using smart software that optimizes charging times to target the lowest cost of electricity during the day, while also maximizing the efficiency of vehicle routes. EV fleets also reduce businesses’ vulnerability to gas price volatility.”

However, utility-based upgrades can be costly and may increase the use of electricity generated from fossil fuels, Geshwiler said.

“Logistics companies often have the unique advantage of using their expansive rooftops for renewable, solar generation which then flows to battery storage and EV charging. On-premises solutions can provide less costly, more efficient solutions than those from traditional utilities.

Prologis’ Move Is ‘Next Logical Progression’

Eric Roseman, chief revenue officer at Xeal, tells GlobeSt.com that the adoption of EVs has been “at such a rapid pace” and “this move by Prologis is the next logical progression to future-proof and meet the growing demand of EV charging.

“This critical last-mile infrastructure should be top of mind for many industries as it becomes more and more important to offer a full electric lifecycle – meaning enabling consumers and employees to reliably charge their vehicles at home and then complete the charge at work.”