West Michigan International Adds State's First Public Fast Charger
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West Michigan International announced the grand opening of Michigan’s first public electric commercial vehicle charging station at its Kalamazoo location.
Navistar’s brands, International and IC Bus, have the largest dealer network in North America with more than 700 locations.
International and IC Bus dealers, with support from Navistar’s NEXT eMobility team, are helping prepare customers for the transition to EVs, according to the dealership.
The chargers were installed with support from Navistar’s charging partner, InCharge.
Located directly off Interstate 94, one of the largest freight corridors in the Midwest, the new electric vehicle charging station is optimized for commercial vehicle charging and will provide fleets the ability to charge larger vehicles, including Class 8 electric trucks. The DC fast charger features two 24-hour charging hookups.
“Similar to diesel fueling stations, drivers who utilize these public chargers will have the convenience of paying at the pump and getting in and out quickly,” Ed Rietman, dealer principal at West Michigan International, said in a release.
Rietman — International Truck’s 2019 North American Dealer of the Year — has grown West Michigan International to include more than 90 service bays with 280 highly skilled personnel across its five locations, as well as a round-the-clock emergency break down, towing and recovery service.
“As the industry prepares for the increased adoption of zero-emission commercial vehicles, the development of a robust public charging infrastructure is critical to that success,” Jason Gies, vice president of eMobility business development at Navistar, said. “We’re proud to work closely with West Michigan International as they take this first step in creating a comprehensive charging network.” — Transport Topics
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