On September 22, 2021, AMPLY Power, an electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management provider, announced that it is partnering with Volvo Trucks North America on customer programs to maximize uptime and cost savings for electric Class 8[1] heavy-duty electric trucks.[2] AMPLY Power joined the Volvo Group’s Connected Solutions Innovation Lab in Silicon Valley, CA, in 2019 as a founding member. The two companies collaborate on charging solutions to support the transition to electric power for fleets. Through this partnership, the two companies are now working on projects on the West Coast and East Coast with two heavy-duty electric truck fleets. Notably, the companies are working with Manhattan Beer Distributors, a New York City-based company that is one of the largest beverage distributors in the country. The Manhattan Beer Distributors fleet includes five Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric models that have a range of 150 miles and a battery capacity of 264 kWh, needing approximately 70 minutes to reach an 80% charge. Other collaborations are in the works.

AMPLY uses its full-scale charge management system to help fleet operators like Manhattan Beer Distributors manage their energy infrastructure and charging needs for their operations. The company handles everything from site design to software and hardware to enable optimal energy charging. To manage charging operations, AMPLY uses its OMEGA software platform to charge vehicles based on the fleet’s priorities. The software also provides real-time alerts to help guarantee road time and deliver detailed emissions reporting.

[1] A Class 8 truck is a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) exceeding 33000 lb (14969 kg). This category include all semi-trailer trucks, single-unit dump trucks of a GVWR over 33,000, and non-commercial chassis fire trucks.

[2] https://amplypower.com/volvo-trucks-north-america-and-amply-power-collaborate-on-charge-management-programs-for-electric-truck-fleets/