Port of Long Beach opens North America’s largest electric vehicle charging station
The Port of Long Beach has unveiled North America’s largest heavy-duty vehicle charging station, marking a major step toward zero-emission cargo transportation. Operated by 4 Gen Logistics LLC, the facility is equipped with 30 ultra-fast chargers capable of delivering 350 kilowatts (kW) of power to quickly charge Level 8 zero-emission trucks. This new infrastructure supports 4 Gen’s growing fleet of 79 electric vehicles and is in line with the port’s vision for sustainable logistics operations. Also Read: Port of Long Beach gets $300 million for major green infrastructure projects Clean energy logistics hub In the future, 4 Gen plans to open charging stations to all electric heavy-duty trucks serving the San Pedro Bay Port Complex. The station complements a network of charging stations designed to support sustainable freight movement along important trade routes, including the Inland Empire Corridor. Bonnie Lowenthal, chairwoman of the Port of Long Beach Commission, praised the initiative: “With every project, we are one step closer to…