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Business Wire
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Greenlane Announces Key I-10 Charging Corridor, Powering Long-Haul Electric Pilots with Windrose and Nevoya
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Addressing a critical gap in infrastructure for electric trucking along one of America's busiest freight highways, public charging infrastructure developer and operator Greenlane is establishing its second commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging corridor connecting Southern California to Phoenix via Interstate 10. The corridor expansion is supported by a new strategic partnership with Windrose Technology, a pioneering electric truck original equipment manufacturer (OEM), which has validated the viability of long-haul electric trucking through successful single-charge journeys from Colton, next to San Bernardino in the Inland Empire, to Phoenix. Looking ahead, Windrose plans to manufacture 2,000 electric trucks in 2026 and scale up to 10,000 in 2027 globally—unlocking a new era of freight movement, powered by Greenlane's expanding public charging network. 'Our second corridor was strategically selected to best support the carriers and shippers who keep our economy moving,' said Patrick Macdonald-King, CEO of Greenlane. 'Windrose's remarkable achievements during testing demonstrate that our high-performance charging network can handle the most demanding freight operations, giving us confidence that this I-10 corridor will serve as a critical backbone for zero-emission freight. By establishing charging infrastructure along key transportation arteries, we're providing the foundation fleets need to scale their electric operations.' The corridor is one of several planned routes as the company works to develop a nationwide network of commercial EV charging for medium- and heavy-duty fleets. The second corridor includes the recently opened flagship Greenlane Center ™ in Colton, next to San Bernardino in the Inland Empire, as well as new sites to be developed in Blythe, California, and Greater Phoenix, Arizona. Windrose's R700 Class 8 electric semi successfully completed single-charge journeys from Greenlane's Colton location to both Buckeye, AZ, near Phoenix (I-10 corridor) and Las Vegas (I-15 corridor) with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 74,420 pounds. The Phoenix route represents a particularly significant milestone, as the nearly 300-mile journey with near-maximum payload demonstrates the real-world capability of electric trucks for demanding long-haul freight operations. These single-charge hauls follow successful interoperability testing at the Colton site, where the Windrose R700 Class 8 electric truck achieved a peak charge rate of 772 kW with its dual-gun charging technology, exhibiting Greenlane's ability to support rapid turnaround times essential for freight operations. 'Achieving nearly 300 miles with a GCWR of 74,420 pounds on a single charge with 12% battery left proves that electric long-haul trucking isn't just theory—it's proven real-world performance,' said Wen Han, founder and CEO of Windrose Technology. 'This is what happens when innovative vehicle platforms meet world-class charging infrastructure. Our next step is to prove diesel parity in the United States, Europe, Oceania and South America, as we have already proven in China.' Under a new strategic partnership, Windrose will utilize Greenlane's flagship center in Colton as its base of operations for several vehicles and to power its R700 electric truck for pilot customers along the I-15 and I-10 freight corridors. One of the first customers on these routes will be Nevoya, a next-generation electric trucking carrier focused on helping shippers and third-party logistics carriers transition to electric transportation. Nevoya plans to operate battery-electric trucks along the I-15 and I-10 corridors, with the Greenlane Center in Colton serving as a base for charging and driver support. 'Greenlane's I-10 charging network creates the infrastructure breakthrough that electric trucking needs—and Nevoya is positioned to capitalize on it,' said John Verdon, Chief Commercial Officer at Nevoya. 'As we launch operations on the I-10, this partnership allows us to demonstrate that long-haul electric trucking is not just possible—it's practical, scalable, and the future of freight.' In April, Greenlane opened its first flagship charging center in Colton, California, featuring more than 40 high-speed chargers, including 12 pull-through and 29 bobtail lanes for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles (EVs), amenities such as restrooms and wifi, carports, 24/7 security, and additional offerings like office space and parking. To learn more about Greenlane's charging hub and technology ecosystem, visit or the Colton Greenlane Center at 1650 Fairway Drive in Colton, CA. About Greenlane Greenlane Infrastructure, LLC's mission is to design, develop, install and operate a nationwide, high-performance, electric public charging and hydrogen refueling network for medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles. Greenlane addresses the urgent need for publicly available, nationwide electric charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles, especially for long-haul freight operations, and is a critical step toward the development of an electric vehicle ecosystem across North America. For more, visit About Windrose Technology Based in Antwerp, Belgium, Windrose Technology is a world-leading developer of zero-emission long-haul trucks. Founded in 2022 by Stanford University graduate Wen Han, Windrose has now brought its trucks to four continents, including North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Windrose is backed by HSBC, Citi, Fountainvest, GSR Ventures, HITE Hedge, Goodman Group, and other world-renowned investors, and has now worked with CEVA, Decathlon, Remy Cointreau, Nestle Wyeth Nutrition, and many other top brands. For more information about Windrose Technology's sustainability initiatives, please visit About Nevoya Nevoya is the next-generation electric trucking carrier transforming American logistics through AI-native operations and customer-centric excellence. The company's proprietary TMS platform optimizes vehicle utilization, routes, and energy consumption—proving that zero-emissions trucking delivers superior economics and service reliability compared to traditional diesel operations. By prioritizing efficiency, innovation, and deep customer understanding, Nevoya is establishing the new standard for freight excellence while accelerating America's transition to sustainable logistics. Learn more at
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Here's How Greenlane Hopes to Boost Heavy-Duty Truck Charging
Greenlane Infrastructure teams up with Volvo Trucks to integrate its charging network into the Volvo Open Charge Service. The station builder, backed by BlackRock Alternatives, Daimler Truck North America, and NextEra Energy Resources, plans a charging corridor between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The I-15 corridor will feature Greenlane charging stations 60 to 90 miles apart, making the route accessible to electric semis, with Barstow and Baker set to open next. The few battery-electric semitruck models that have gone on sale stateside have largely relied on their own charging infrastructure at their depots. That's because the vast majority are still tied to their home bases, performing daily runs along a set route, or don't venture far from their chargers at all, operating near ports. In many ways, the EV cargo truck sector still faces the old chicken-and-egg problem: There aren't enough electric trucks because there aren't enough public charging stations for them. And there aren't enough charging stations because there aren't enough electric trucks. But in the longer term, charging stations for trucks will have to be built along major cargo routes if any meaningful transition to electric trucks will happen. Greenlane, which has been working on just such a network and is making progress on a charging corridor between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, is now teaming up with Volvo Trucks to integrate its charging network into the Volvo Open Charge Service. This move will give owners of Volvo's electric trucks easy access to public charging along with a centralized billing system, in addition to other exclusive benefits. In many ways this step mirrors the recent era of EV charging for passenger cars, when several different charging standards and station networks first appeared, each with their own billing methods, but didn't necessarily make it easy for non-members to drop by and recharge. "Our partnership with Volvo is a first-of-its-kind collaboration to deliver public charging solutions tailored to the needs of medium- and heavy-duty fleets," said Patrick Macdonald-King, CEO of Greenlane. Greenlane says this approach, among others, should ease electric truck fleets' reliance on their own depot charging infrastructure, thereby making EV truck purchases less costly for fleet owners. It will help if the fleets in question will also be located close to Greenlane's planned routes to take advantage of these benefits. And so far, quite a few of them are located near the ports of LA and Long Beach. The real game-changer for electric semitrucks on the West Coast will come later this month as Greenlane opens its flagship charging station in Colton, California, with more than 40 chargers for trucks and cars of all sizes. The I-15 corridor will eventually feature Greenlane charging stations 60 to 90 miles apart, making the route accessible to electric semis, with Barstow and Baker set to open next. The opening of the charging corridor should represent a major first step in the electrification of truck routes in the Southwest, but it's only the first step. Quite a few other charging routes will be needed in the coming years, with branches toward major cities in Texas being among the possible routes on drawing boards. Greenlane's efforts come at a crucial time for the nascent electric truck industry, which has seen a series of major debuts over the past 24 months, but still caters almost entirely to fleets that run daily routes. That's a reflection of just how many charging opportunities do not exist for large electric semis and flatbed trucks at the moment. Greenlane is a joint venture formed in 2023 by BlackRock Alternatives, Daimler Truck North America, and NextEra Energy Resources. Will we see more electric trucks aimed at interstate routes by 2030, or will they remain mostly local, making runs between warehouses and stores? Please comment below.
