Voltu Motor has announced a pilot project to deploy 10 Voltu Class 3 zero-emission work trucks (Voltu3) with patented onboard fast-charging systems and advanced powertrain technology, as part of the city of Riverside’s Fleet Initiative.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) and the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Committee have offered $600,000 in grant funding for the pilot. South Coast AQMD’s grant approval was followed by Voltu’s recent certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), helping the company commercialize its Class 3 zero-emission trucks statewide.
Voltu’s on-board fast charger uses the vehicle’s motor and power electronics for fast charging up to 200 kW from AC three-phase. This could eliminate the need for traditional charging infrastructure, reducing associated costs while ensuring operational efficiency.
The Voltu3 incorporates Voltu’s battery pack displaying patented immersion cooling technology. The vehicle delivers up to 350 miles of range and dual-motor four-wheel-drive capabilities, matching or exceeding the performance of internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts.
Voltu’s technological framework is to reduce infrastructure investments and may lead to operational cost savings. The savings are said to be achieved without compromising vehicle performance, making the Voltu3 an ideal solution for fleets transitioning to sustainable operations.
“We have a goal to have zero days of unhealthy air quality and to attain 100% carbon neutral citywide by 2040,” said Rafael Guzman, Assistant City Manager / Chief Sustainability Officer of the city of Riverside. “The deployment of the Voltu Class 3 zero-emission work truck gets us one step closer to our goal and establishes us as a greener and cleaner city and sets an example for the State of California.”
The trucks will be monitored on their capabilities to generate valuable data on performance, charging, and cost-efficiency after six-months of their deployment.
