US EV fast charging network Electrify America, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America, and California-based trucking company 4 Gen Logistics, have installed 14 hyper-fast chargers to support 4 Gen’s fleet of Class 8 drayage trucks. 4 Gen’s facility in Rialto, California, is part of a broader initiative to reduce Southern California tailpipe emissions, particularly... Read more »
I’m a bit surprised they’re deploying 350kW chargers for Class 8 vehicles rather than MCS chargers. Though I’m guessing there’s an attempt to strike a balance between easily available utilities services, driving segment length, driving shift length, and charger speed. But when MCS chargers start getting deployed, Class 8 vehicles become much more reasonable.
I’m a bit surprised they’re deploying 350kW chargers for Class 8 vehicles rather than MCS chargers. Though I’m guessing there’s an attempt to strike a balance between easily available utilities services, driving segment length, driving shift length, and charger speed. But when MCS chargers start getting deployed, Class 8 vehicles become much more reasonable.