Greenlane, a charging network operator focused on heavy-duty electric trucks, has announced it is moving beyond its California roots and entering the Texas market. The company is targeting one of the state's highest-volume freight corridors, aiming to replicate the speed and convenience of diesel refueling for electric fleet operators.
The move is significant for the broader EV trucking industry. Long-haul freight has been one of the hardest segments to electrify, largely due to the lack of adequate high-power charging infrastructure along key logistics routes. Greenlane's Texas expansion is a direct response to that gap.
In a recent Quick Charge podcast episode, Greenlane's CEO discussed the company's growth strategy, new commercial deals, and the vision for scaling a dedicated heavy-duty charging network across major US freight corridors. The focus is on delivering charging solutions tailored specifically to Class 8 trucks, which have very different power and session-time requirements compared to passenger EVs.
For international context, Greenlane's model mirrors what regulators in the EU are also pushing for under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), which mandates truck charging points at regular intervals along the TEN-T network. The race to build out heavy-duty EV charging infrastructure is now a global priority.
Source: REALLY Quick Charge: Greenlane CEO talks expansion, deals, and more - Electrek· Based on source, with AI-assisted rewriting.
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