To help accelerate the development, testing and deployment of zero emissions (tank-to-wheel) commercial vehicles, Portland General Electric and Daimler Trucks North America are co-developing “ Electric Island” a large public charging site for medium- and heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles expected to be the first of its kind in the United States.
Adapted to support up to nine vehicle charging stations with charging levels of up to greater than one megawatt, the site is under construction near Daimler Trucks North America headquarters in Portland, Oregon, and is forecasted to be completed by spring of 2021.
Electric Island’s goal is to address the intersection of vehicles and the grid to create new opportunities for future EV drivers and utility customers.The site will be greenhouse gas emissions-free as it is powered by DTNA’s enrollment in PGE’s Green Future Impact renewable energy program.
“Oregon’s transportation future is electric. We are excited to launch this cutting-edge partnership with DTNA, demonstrating what is possible when utilities and the automotive industry collaborate and innovate.”, said Maria Pope, president and CEO of PGE.
Electric Island is designed to provide information on DTNA’s work in commercial vehicle development and PGE’s work in addressing the customer charging needs. The project will give information on:
- Use of vehicle chargers featuring power delivery of up to over one megawatt (over four times faster than today’s fastest light-duty vehicle chargers), enabling PGE and DTNA to develop best practices for cost-effective future deployments;
- Integration of heavy-duty charging technology into PGE’s Smart Grid, such as vehicle-to-grid technologies, second-life use of Daimler’s battery packs, and onsite energy generation; and
- Testing information technology opportunities such as fleet and energy management by captive solutions and services.
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