Southern California Edison Transports An Electrical Transformer To Los Angeles Using A Freightliner eCascadia

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Southern California Edison recently used a Freightliner eCascadia to transport an electrical transformer to be used for electric vehicle charging to a Schneider trucking terminal in Los Angeles. (Photo courtesy of Daimler Trucks North America.)

Southern California Edison recently transported an electrical transformer to a Los Angeles trucking terminal owned by intermodal and logistics specialist Schneider using a Freightliner eCascadia. The transformer’s primary purpose will be to power electric vehicles. The company will also take advantage of the transformer for its battery-electric fleet, which will include eCascadias tasked with local and regional deliveries.

Schneider will then monitor the performance of the electric vehicles, assess their range, and determine the most ideal applications for them. It will also “assess additional facility modifications needed to accommodate the electric trucks,” aside from the transformer and other charging infrastructure, says Freightliner brand owner Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).

A Cleaner Future

“Schneider’s commitment to sustainability is getting a significant boost with the installation of our charging array at our Southern California terminal,” says Schneider Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President Rob Reich. “We are on the path to a cleaner future.”

SCE first added the Freightliner eCascadia to its fleet last November and is the first utility company to put the all-electric truck into operation. In addition to hauling transformers, the truck has also helped move switch gears and wire reels. Both SCE and Schneider are part of the Freightliner Customer Experience (CX) Fleet, which consists of several companies putting Class 8, heavy-duty eCascadias through real-world tests.

Other Projects & Customer Guidance

The Freightliner CX Fleet is supported in part by the South Coast Air Quality Management District, which is partnered with DTNA on the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project, also taking place in Southern California. The Freightliner program has the dual benefit of helping participants decide what type of electric vehicles they want to buy while also giving the manufacturer the information it needs to finalize the production version set to launch in 2022.

The recent transformer delivery is part of a larger charger installation. DTNA’s eConsulting group is overseeing the project, as it is the business unit tasked with helping customers transition over to electric vehicles, which includes setting up proper charging infrastructure.

Source: Daimler Trucks North America