International distributors establish public charging stations

West Michigan International Airport has launched Michigan's first commercial vehiclePublic charging station。

Its Kalamazoo location, situated alongside Interstate 94, features a charging station optimised for commercial vehicle charging. According to Navistar, this facility will be capable of charging heavy-duty vehicles, including Class 8 trucks.electric lorry。DC fast chargingThe appliance features two 24-hour charging connectors.

Western MichiganInternational DistributorEd Rietman, the responsible official, stated in a prepared statement: “We are aware that in commercial vehicles..."IndustryTime is money, which prompted us to install the fastestchargerOne of them.” “WithdieselSimilar to petrol stations, drivers using these public charging points will be able to conveniently pay at the station and move in and out swiftly.”

According to Navistar, Rietman has expanded West Michigan International Airport into a network of over 90 service stations across five locations, employing 280 highly skilled personnel and providing round-the-clock emergency breakdown, towing and recovery services.electric vehicleHaving become the industry's focal point, Rietman and his team resolved to invest in the transformation process and assist their clients.

“Our primary objective going forward is to align with cutting-edge technology so that we can deliver the best possible service to our customers,” said Rietman. “Every business decision we make prioritises the customer's best interests, and we aim to deploy chargers across all our dealerships in the near future.”

The charger at Kalamazoo West Michigan International Airport is a Navistar charging station.Partners Installed with the support of InCharge. This dealer worked closely with Navistar's NEXT eMobility team to plan, coordinate and install the on-board charger. NEXT's operating model provides an end-to-end solution for customers seeking to transition their business operations to electric vehicles.Solutions。

Jason Gies, Vice President of Electric Vehicle Business Development, stated: “As the industry prepares for greater adoption of zero-emission commercial vehicles, developing robust public charging infrastructure is critical to this success. We are honoured to be working closely with Western Michigan International Corporation, who have taken the first step in creating a comprehensive charging network.”