NEWSNOTES | June 16, 2025
News Notes

Welcome new member, Tradelink Transport!
Tradelink is a drayage company operating in the Port of Long Beach/Port of Los Angeles area. Leading by example, Tradelink has been running alternative fuel and zero-emission trucks in their operations for years with plans to have a fully net-zero fleet by 2030. We’re excited to welcome them into CALSTART membership!
If you would like to connect with Tradelink, please reach out!

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CALSTART Members-Only Webinar: Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks – The Road Ahead
Wednesday, June 25 at 9:00am PT / 12:00pm ET
Join us for an exclusive webinar designed just for our members. This session will dive into critical updates and opportunities in the medium- and heavy-duty truck sector, featuring ZIO ZET insights from CALSTART’s Jacob Richard, funding opportunities from Tor Larson and Jacob Richard, and Northeast MHD truck developments from Jordan Stutt, alongside a Northeast infrastructure update from one of our CALSTART member companies.
Stay engaged with a dynamic Q&A session to address your questions and help shape the future of clean transportation. Register now and join us for this impactful discussion! Register Here!

Charging Ahead: See the Latest Zero-Emission Truck Deployment Data
The numbers are in — more than 52,500 zero-emission trucks now operate on U.S. roads as of December 2024, marking a 76% increase from the previous year!  
Seventeen states have deployed more than 1,000 ZETs, with California, Texas, and Florida leading the charge. The data reveals impressive year-over-year growth across heavy-duty segments, with refuse trucks leading at 56% growth, followed by yard tractors at 30%, and heavy-duty trucks at 1%.
Our analysis identifies critical opportunities to accelerate adoption even further. These insights will keep your organization ahead of the curve in the zero-emission transformation.
Ready to dive deeper? The full report reveals which strategies are working and where the biggest opportunities are for your fleet. Get The Full Report Here!

Electric truck OEM Windrose Technology and charging provider Terawatt Infrastructure have partnered together to demonstrate the high-power charging capabilities of their respective technologies. The two CALSTART members recently completed a series of interoperability tests at Terawatt’s flagship charging site in Rancho Dominguez, California, demonstrating Windrose’s dual-input charging capability. They successfully utilized two 350kW chargers simultaneously, proving the effectiveness of its dual gun charging system. Beyond testing demonstrations, Windrose and Terawatt are also working on deeper software integration, connecting Windrose vehicles with Terawatt site and energy management platforms. Planning is underway for local customer deployments at Terawatt’s charging hubs in SoCal and future long-haul deployments at sites planned along Terawatt’s I-10 corridor, connecting Los Angeles and El Paso. Testing and pilot programs are scheduled throughout the summer with an anticipated increase in deployments later this year.

According to a new report released by The Information, Amazon has built a new facility to start testing humanoid robots as package delivery workers. The indoor park, built at one of Amazon’s San Francisco offices, reportedly contains a Rivian van for training humanoid robots to “hitch a ride in the back of Amazon’s electric Rivian vans and spring out to deliver packages.” While Amazon is already using a variety of autonomous robots in its warehouse operations, they are launching a new AI team that will help develop systems to enable robots to run in the wild. With Amazon’s acquisition of robotaxi company Zoox in 2020, it’s possible the full automation of package delivery is on the horizon.

A few weeks ago, NewsNotes featured a story of a RIZON e16M deployed on Vancouver Island, and two more trucks have joined the region. Plett Truck Repair has recently integrated two RIZON e18L electric trucks into service around British Columbia. The medium-duty trucks, both fitted with box bodies, will be used in Plett’s customer service operations. RIZON’s trucks are designed to meet the rising demand for sustainable fleet solutions and qualify for significant federal and provincial incentives. Canada’s Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles program provides approximately $75,000 per vehicle at the point of sale, with additional provincial incentives up to $75,000 in British Columbia.

Join us on June 18 for the Zero-Emissions Showcase + Ride & Drive!
Mark your calendar for an unparalleled opportunity to experience the future of clean transportation technology. Our Zero-Emissions Showcase + Ride & Drive on June 18 brings together industry leaders, manufacturers, and policymakers committed to creating a sustainable future. Our past Ride & Drive events have featured over 70 class 2b-8 trucks, buses, vans, and off-road equipment — offering you the chance to test drive and explore cutting-edge zero-emissions technology firsthand.The event is in Anaheim, CA! Register Now!  

Turntide Technologies Webinar: Safety & Reliability with Powerful Li-Ion Batteries
Virtual
June 19th, 9:00-10:00am CST
Safety and reliability with lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries are paramount concerns for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the end users of electric vehicles and equipment in any industry. What are the major safety concerns related to batteries, and what should you look for to ensure that your batteries are safe and reliable?
This webinar, presented by Turntide VP of Product George Paterson, will answer these questions and more. You’ll learn about the requirements for safety and reliability and why working with a certified battery manufacturer saves OEMs design time, increases time to market, and provides better reliability and efficiency. In addition, George will take attendees for a live 360-degree tech tour of the certified battery technology. Register today for this informative webinar about safety and reliability with li-ion batteries. Register Here!

Join Us in June at the Transit Retreat in Des Moines, June 25-26
Next month, CALSTART joins transit leaders from across the country for a retreat-style event centered on innovation, implementation, and open dialogue. Don’t miss sessions exploring how the clean transit landscape is evolving as well as strategic insights and practical implementation best practices. Join Us There!
 

RESOURCES

• Windrose, Terawatt Advance EV Charging Solutions, The EV Report
• Amazon is reportedly training humanoid robots to deliver packages, The Verge
• RIZON Boosts B.C. Electric Trucking, The EV Report