Pilot Company, Volvo to build charging network electric trucks
Chargers will be located at select Pilot and Flying J travel centers positioned along transportation corridors.
Pilot Company and Volvo Group have laid out plans for a charging network open to battery-electric Class 8 trucks to support fleet customers. This strategic partnership and collaboration between the two players will provide fleets with reliable charging solutions.
"Volvo Group's proven expertise in electric trucks combined with our nationwide travel center network and robust energy platform leverages our respective knowledge and resources to advance the nation's charging infrastructure. We look forward to working together to develop a holistic solution for electrified fleets, further enabling the transportation industry's energy transition,” said Shameek Konar, CEO of Pilot Company.
This collaboration between Pilot Company and the Volvo Group aligns with bipartisan goals to increase BEV charging capabilities and reduce the carbon footprint of the transportation industry, according to a press release.
"As we work to build a more sustainable, decarbonized transport system, our team firmly believes that partnership is the new leadership. We look forward to working side by side with Pilot Company, and combining our unique industry insights, expertise, and resources to develop a comprehensive, nationwide charging network," said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America.
Chargers will be located at select Pilot and Flying J travel centers positioned along transportation corridors. Pilot Company recently embarked on a $1 billion 'New Horizons' initiative to upgrade and prepare its locations for the future of travel, further enabling the development of charging networks for both passenger vehicles and Class 8 trucks. Chargers will be installed at travel center locations based on customer needs, current and anticipated battery-electric truck density, and the availability of public funding to support infrastructure costs.
