General Electric and Daimler Trucks are setting up a new charging station
The Portland facility would be one of the largest charging stations in the US.
Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) and Daimler Trucks North America (OTCPK: DDAIF) announced the joint development of "Electric Island," a major public charging station for medium and heavy electric vehicles in the United States that will help To accelerate the development, testing and introduction of zero-emission commercial vehicles. The site is currently under construction near the DTNA headquarters in Portland and is expected to support up to nine vehicle charging stations with charging levels of up to more than one megawatt by spring 2021. Maria Pope, President and CEO of PGE, said, "Oregon's transportation future is electric, and with world leaders like Daimler Trucks North America here in Portland, we have an opportunity to accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are excited to be joining this groundbreaking partnership start with DTNA and show what is possible when utilities and the automotive industry collaborate and innovate ".