Greenlane Receives $15 Million Grant for Western U.S. EV Charging Corridor

An electric vehicle charging infrastructure group has received a $15 million grant from a Southern California air quality agency to support development of a commercial charging corridor along Interstate 15.

Greenlane Infrastructure, a joint venture among Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources, and BlackRock (through a fund managed by its Climate Infrastructure business), was awarded the financing from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) under the Carl Moyer Zero-Emission Infrastructure Program. The project, announced earlier this year and located at the intersection of Interstates 215 and 10 in California, will begin construction at the company’s flagship charging site in Colton, California, where representatives from Greenlane, the City of Colton, and SCAQMD held a groundbreaking event on September 9.

At full build, the site is planned to include more than 60 chargers for heavy-, medium- and light-duty zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs). Of those chargers, 41 charging pedestals and 53 connectors are funded by the grant from the SCAQMD. The site is set to serve as a model for the truck stop of the future as the nation continues to electrify freight transportation.

“Greenlane is clearly defining a path towards a more sustainable future not only for the transportation industry but also for residents living in San Bernardino County, who are subject to higher levels of air pollution,” said Larry McCallon, South Coast AQMD Governing Board Member and Mayor Pro Tem from the City of Highland. “Freight transportation from the goods movement corridor has been a major source of air pollution in our region, and this project will help improve air quality and bring us one step closer to meeting federal standards.”

South Coast AQMD’s grant funds, specifically allocated for the Colton site, will be utilized for site design and engineering and charging infrastructure build-out, expediting development timelines to facilitate the commissioning of the Colton site by the end of 2024.

“We are excited that Greenlane identified Colton as the company’s first charging site in a project that not only marks a significant step in improving air quality in our community and the region, but that brings vital infrastructure to an important industry,” said Frank J. Navarro, mayor of Colton. “This project speaks to Colton’s role in furthering clean energy production and exemplifies the positive outcomes of a strong city and stakeholder collaboration.”

Greenlane’s success in securing the $15 million grant is a testament to the company’s innovative approach to development operations and its commitment to meeting SCAQMD’s strategic objectives in reducing emissions in critical areas, including the potential public health benefits of reducing pollution in the Colton area. Strong collaboration with Greenlane’s joint venture partners and the City of Colton will enable Greenlane to pave the way for site construction quickly.

“We are grateful to the South Coast Air Quality Management District for recognizing and championing our visionary plans to develop this critical infrastructure that will revolutionize and energize the trucking industry,” said Greenlane CEO Patrick Macdonald-King. “By establishing corridors and deploying a nationwide network of public charging stations, we’re not only meeting the pressing demand for accessible infrastructure for commercial vehicles but also pioneering a transformative model for the future of commercial EV charging and, eventually, hydrogen refueling.”

Greenlane aims to develop a nationwide network of commercial charging infrastructure locations across the U.S. and Canada. The charging sites will also serve battery-electric passenger car and light-duty fleet customers and are designed to provide hydrogen refueling for commercial vehicles in the coming years.

—POWER edited this content, which was contributed by Greenlane’s communications representatives.