Sep 15, 2021 · WattEV has won a $5 million grant to support the buildout of a 4 MW charging station for 12 electric trucks in Bakersfield, California, backed by an onsite solar+storage facility.

Discover how TA truck charging stations are leading the future of heavy-duty EV infrastructure with the first public-access site in California. Learn about BP’s $1 billion strategy to deploy 100,000 ultra-fast EV chargers worldwide, starting with a game-changing site for electric trucks.

This report focuses on PV-powered charging stations (PVCS), which can operate for slow charging as well as for fast charging and with / without less dependency on the electricity grid. PVCS can also provide additional services via vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-home (V2H).

May 14, 2024 · WattEV has officially opened the world’s largest solar-powered truck charging station in Bakersfield, California. The facility is equipped with a 5.7 MW solar array, featuring a pre-wired racking system from Australian solar manufacturer 5B, designed for rapid deployment and minimal installation costs.

May 6, 2024 · WattEV inaugurates its fourth electric truck charging depot in Bakersfield, boasting a megawatt rapid charging capability and a solar-powered microgrid. This marks a significant step towards zero-emissions freight transport in California.

May 7, 2024 · This is the world’s first electric truck stop featuring a solar-powered microgrid with a battery energy storage system (BESS) and is capable of megawatt rapid charging (MCS), according to the...

Jan 18, 2024 · The charging depots will feature reserved electrical capacity, secure yards, vehicle storage, and EV chargers that will be compatible with most EV truck brands. California businesses must comply with the state’s Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) …

Jan 15, 2025 · Just a few years ago, electric trucks seemed like a distant dream. Yet in 2024, American companies deployed more than 15,000 medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles (EVs)—including battery-electric semitrucks, passenger buses, and delivery vans. ... EV charging stations themselves must be able to support multiple medium- and heavy-duty ...

Sep 14, 2021 · WattEV was awarded a $5 million grant to support the buildout of a 12 electric truck, 4 MW charging station in Bakersfield, California, backed by an onsite solar plus storage facility.

This report delves into the technical, economic, environmental, and social dimensions of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on microgrid-based stations that integrate photovoltaic sources, as well as the smart energy management of these stations through intelligent charging systems.