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Forum Mobility, a leader in heavy-duty truck charging infrastructure, has begun construction on its new “FM Harbor” charging depot in the Port of Long Beach. This facility aims to serve over 200 electric drayage trucks daily with high-speed charging, supporting California’s shift towards zero-emission transportation. The event celebrated speakers from the City of Long Beach, the Port of Long Beach, the California Air Resources Board, Amazon, Talon Logistics, Redefined Transportation, and the Harbor Trucking Association.
Key Highlights:
- High-Speed Charging: The FM Harbor facility will offer 19 dual-port 360 kW chargers and six 360 kW single-dispenser chargers, capable of charging 44 trucks simultaneously and over 200 trucks per day.
- Zero-Emission Goals: This project supports California’s objective of achieving a 100% zero-emission drayage fleet by 2035, addressing the need for 157,000 medium and heavy-duty chargers by 2030.
- Strategic Location: The charging depot is part of a larger network of heavy-duty truck charging depots in ports and along common freight routes.
- Monthly Subscriptions: Forum Mobility offers subscription options that include charging or a combined package of truck and charging.
- Support from Leading Companies: Amazon Global Mile, Talon Logistics, Ocean Network Express (North America) / Boxlinks, and Redefined Transportation have secured reservations for the new facility.
FM Harbor Facility Features
The FM Harbor facility is designed to provide a seamless experience for truckers transitioning to electric vehicles. It includes on-site security, charging, and driver parking, ensuring a plug-and-play experience for users.
“Forum is building dedicated infrastructure for heavy-duty trucks to transition from diesel to electricity,” said Matt LeDucq, CEO and co-founder of Forum Mobility. “With the support of the Port of Long Beach, the FM Harbor depot will provide drayage truckers a turnkey solution for zero-emission freight.”
Industry Leadership and Investment
Investors in the FM Harbor facility include Elemental Excelerator, a nonprofit investor focusing on scaling climate technology with significant community impact. Elemental Excelerator’s investment covered essential development costs and provided coaching for effective community and stakeholder engagement.
“We are proud to invest in projects like FM Harbor that result in a healthier, cleaner, and more affordable future,” said Danya Hakeem, Elemental Excelerator Vice President of Portfolio. “Forum’s heavy-duty electric charging depot will directly reduce emissions in the surrounding community.”
Future Impact
The FM Harbor charging depot is expected to be operational by the end of 2024. This project exemplifies replicable and scalable solutions that can deliver jobs and health benefits at ports nationwide, especially with the current federal funding and incentives aimed at converting diesel truck fleets.
“We are excited to celebrate this milestone with so many leaders in the Port of Long Beach drayage community,” added LeDucq. “The Port of Long Beach has been an excellent partner in prioritizing charging.”
About Forum Mobility
Forum Mobility is a leading provider of zero-emission trucking solutions, building and operating heavy-duty electric truck charging depots. The company offers monthly subscriptions for charging services or combined packages of trucks and charging to simplify the transition to zero-emission vehicles.
About Elemental Excelerator
Elemental Excelerator is a nonprofit investor in climate technologies with a focus on deep community impact. With a 14-year track record, Elemental invests in companies that scale essential climate solutions to make neighborhoods cleaner, healthier, safer, and more affordable.
For more information, visit forummobility.com.
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