Zeem Solutions to Develop Long Beach Electric Charging Site for Drayage Trucks
May 15 2024 - 12:16PM
Zeem Solutions (“Zeem” or the “Company”), a leading electric
vehicle (“EV”) charging infrastructure and fleet management
provider, today announced it is developing a large capacity EV
charging depot for electric drayage trucks serving the Port of Long
Beach.
The site will enable drayage truck companies operating from the
San Pedro Bay Port complex to comply with new California
zero-emission regulations, resulting in a significant reduction in
diesel emissions for the region and nearby communities.
Large Charging Capacity to Serve High Volume of Drayage
Trucks
The 2.7-acre Long Beach location is one minute from the Trainer
Long Beach Terminal and just west of the Gerald Desmond Bridge, on
a power generation site currently owned by an affiliate of ArcLight
Capital Partners (“ArcLight”).
The depot will feature a 15 MW capacity interconnection, with
plans to scale up to two to three times that amount in the coming
years to meet growing demand. The site will also initially contain
84 DC Fast Charger (“DCFC”) ports delivering up to 400 kW of power
per port, and the ability to charge as many as 500 vehicles per
24-hour period.
The project will be the largest commercial charging depot in the
U.S. in terms of connected chargers and capacity. Zeem has been
working with Southern California Edison (“SCE”) to energize the
site via the Charge Ready Transport program, with SCE projecting
site energization by Q1 2025. The depot will operate 24 hours a
day, seven days a week and is scheduled to begin operations by
early 2025. Zeem is pursuing agreements with multiple intermodal
and logistics companies that plan to operate from the new
site.
Battery-Electric Class 8 Trucks Available with
Zeem
Zeem will guide customers operating out of its Port of Long
Beach site on the selection and financing of Class 8 electric truck
models, so that drayage operators can access the zero-emission
vehicles, charging, and related services without the large upfront
capital investment typically required. This provides a quick path
to comply with regulations such as the California Air Resources
Board (“CARB”) Advanced Clean Fleets (“ACF”) rule, which requires
all newly registered drayage trucks to be
zero-emission.
“The regulatory environment is shifting, and we will be seeing a
dramatic increase in electric drayage trucks operating around the
port over the next few years,” said Paul Gioupis, Founder and CEO
of Zeem. “With a 15 MW interconnection, we can service over 500
tractors per day with parking and charging and our operations are
at a central location in the Port of Long Beach. Zeem will be able
to directly address the critical issue of charging infrastructure
for Class 8 EVs. The depot employs reliable charging technology,
boasting the highest capacity chargers tailored to accommodate
trucks effectively. With our streamlined operations developed
through years of hands-on experience, we anticipate a substantial
increase in throughput, expediting the electrification process for
fleet operators.”
“Zeem’s charging depot at the Port of Long Beach will play a
critical role in improving air quality, helping accelerate our
transition away from diesel fuel and towards a zero-emission
future,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “This critical infrastructure
advances our climate action plan and supports one of Long Beach’s
key growth sectors. These investments in our city create jobs that
support local families and promote a more climate-sustainable
economy.”
“ABB E-mobility is proud to support Zeem with our new All-in-One
EV charger, the A400. The A400 provides the highest reliability on
the market, performance-based SLAs for service, and maximum charge
session success rates for high utilization,” remarked Chris Nordh,
Head of ABB E-mobility in North America. “We’re excited to continue
to support Zeem’s business and operational goals and give fleet and
truck operators confidence in an electric future that works for
them.”
“We look forward to supporting Zeem help one of the nation’s
busiest maritime ports meet its sustainability goals,” said Sargent
& Lundy Chairman, President, and CEO Victor Suchodolski. “Our
design for the installation of more than 80 heavy-duty truck
charging stations charts a course for the Port of Long Beach’s
decarbonization efforts.”
Repurposing Existing
Infrastructure
The Port of Long Beach depot is part of a comprehensive energy
transition plan for the site, which includes the proposed
development of a utility scale battery storage unit managed by
ArcLight company Elevate Renewables, LLC.
“It is great to see Zeem continue to lead the way in developing
and commercializing strategic infrastructure to enable the
electrification of heavy duty fleets, a critical step in improving
air quality and meeting state and federal emissions standards,”
said Jake Erhard, Partner and Head of ESG at ArcLight, Zeem
Solutions’ lead investor. “We are pleased to partner with Zeem to
help unlock the tremendous value that incumbent power
infrastructure sites like Long Beach have in the energy
transition.”
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About Zeem Solutions
Zeem is at the forefront of building and operating zero-emission
vehicle depots providing charging infrastructure, parking
solutions, fleet management services, and electric vehicle leasing.
These strategically located depots are spread across the country,
near crucial hubs such as ports, airports, warehousing &
distribution centers, and within customer facilities. Zeem’s
mission is centered on delivering a comprehensive solution that
accelerates the transition to sustainable transportation for all
fleets. Each depot includes high-speed charging stations designed
to support a broad spectrum of electric vehicles, ranging from
Class 1 to Class 8. With a focus on affordability, scalability, and
environmental impact, Zeem is leading the way in accelerating the
transition to electric mobility for fleets nationwide. For more
information, please visit www.zeemsolutions.com.
- Zeem Solutions' Long Beach Electric Charging Site
- Zeem Solutions' Long Beach Electric Charging Site
Lawren Markle
GNA, a TRC Company for Zeem Solutions
424-224-5364
lawren.markle@gladstein.org