Motiv Power Systems puts the Electronic Stability Control System on its E-450 chassis to the test with the Transportation Research Center.

[Foster City, Calif., December 7] — The $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides significant funding to electrify and modernize transportation. Already ahead of the curve is sustainable technology company Motiv Power Systems. Focused on providing a seamless pathway to the electrification of medium-duty trucks and buses, the company today announced successful testing for the Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) on its EPIC4 platform. The Double Lane Change Handling test, conducted by the Transportation Research Center Inc (TRC Inc.), examined the use of automatic computer-controlled braking of individual wheels to help operators maintain control in critical or hazardous driving conditions. Motiv Power Systems EPIC4 is the first medium-duty class 4 electric vehicle (EV) to pass this type of validation, providing added safety to drivers and passengers of the many all-electric trucks and buses built using the Motiv EPIC4, including school buses. 

As a broad-spectrum technology application, ESC plays a vital role in the future of EV safety. Vehicles equipped with this advanced technology can assist drivers on their daily routes during sudden turns or decelerations, which might otherwise cause roll-over or skidding due to loss of road traction.

”I’m proud of Motiv to lead the medium-duty EV industry in the adoption of this critical safety technology – electric vehicles should be held to the same or higher safety standards than their internal combustion alternatives,” said Jim Castelaz, Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Motiv.  “While it is an especially high-impact safety feature for those EPIC chassis built into school and shuttle buses and one more step in maximizing passenger safety, this technology also provides safety for pedestrians, bikers, and others nearby.”

In business for over 45 years, TRC Inc. has been North America’s most advanced, independent mobility testing service provider, fulfilling the complex engineering, research, evaluation and testing needs of the world’s leading transportation companies. Motiv working with TRC to achieve this milestone certification is the next step in furthering the company’s already mature technology.

The Electric Powered Intelligent Chassis® (EPIC) is Motiv’s family of battery-electric chassis built on proven OEM platforms like Ford’s E-450 and F-59. The EV technology on these chassis was the first all-electric system to receive Ford eQVM approval in 2017 and has since powered many vehicles, including school buses and delivery trucks. The last-mile operation and return-to-depot use case makes these vehicles a perfect candidate for electrification. Motiv’s technology is now in its fifth generation, packed with features and improvements based on their experience from real-world deployments over the past five years. To date, Motiv has over 1mil real-world electric miles through customers like USPS, Aramark, Cintas, and more. The ESC feature is expected to be available on the F-59 chassis configuration in 2022. 

For more information on Motiv’s all-electric chassis, please visit https://motivtrucks.com/

 

About Motiv Power Systems
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Motiv Power Systems delivers medium-duty class 4-6 commercial battery-electric trucks and buses, along with charging infrastructure and guidance for deploying commercial fleets. Specializing in step vans, shuttle buses, and box trucks, Motiv is a leading provider of daily-use zero-emission vehicles for moving people and moving goods that are the “backbone of urban commerce” with 98% uptime and intense customer-driven focus. The company’s solutions not only offer fleets up to 85% operations and maintenance cost savings but also provide operators and riders a healthier and more comfortable experience without polluting the communities they serve. For more information about the company’s products, services or career opportunities, please visit motivps.com.  

 

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Technica Communications
Sarah Malpeli
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motiv@technicacommunications.com

Motiv Medium-Duty EV trucks and buses to bundle EverCharge manufactured Level 2 and Level 3 charging stations into Motiv Energy charging solutions

[FOSTER CITY and OAKLAND Calif., – December 1, 2021] — Motiv Power Systems and EverCharge announced a nationwide reseller agreement to incorporate EverCharge charging stations and smart-charging power optimization solutions into the suite of Motiv Energy solutions for commercial EV fleets. Motiv will offer customers the option to bundle chargers with EVs and serve as primary support for fleet operators using the combination of Motiv EVs, Motiv Energy charging (by EverCharge), and SmartPower load management, tailored to work seamlessly with Motiv vehicles.

Both companies are committed to providing customer fleet depots with diverse and flexible power infrastructure to achieve their EV goals and commercial business requirements. “The goal is to help customers build a charging infrastructure where fleets can make use of every minute of available non-peak energy without raising the peak demand of each facility. EverCharge brings deep expertise in large-scale load management to Motiv’s fleet customers,” said Tim Krauskopf, CEO, Motiv. “Their SmartPower management technology has the potential to save commercial fleets hundreds of thousands of dollars over alternative methods and ensure every truck in the fleet is fully charged for work each morning.”

Motiv Energy Solutions provides tailored charging infrastructure and deployment solutions designed to support customers’ fleet profiles, business goals and scalability requirements. Motiv Energy’s QuickStart program is a product designed to enable rapid deployment of initial EV fleets or smaller locations.

“We are excited to bring EverCharge’s unique technology, load optimization and smart charging benefits to our customers as they expand their fleets.” Said Gary Schmidt, SVP of Sales. “Enabling faster and more efficient electricity infrastructure options helps Motiv deliver on our mission of freeing fleets from fossil fuels and drive into a sustainable future.”

An expanded set of joint products is planned. Motiv will use real-time data from onboard truck telematics and load management software from the charging stations to tailor charging packages for various fleet usage needs. The goal is to provide customers a variety of pricing and optimization options based on factors including fleet profiles, geography, routing requirements, cost, facility loads and deployment approach.

“At EverCharge we seek to create the best possible end user experience,” said Jason Appelbaum, CEO, EverCharge. “Expanding integration between the vehicle manufacturer and charging enables significant optimizations for customers. Our partnership will allow Motiv to work closer with their customers to reduce costs through data-driven decision-making. ”

To learn more about Motiv’s vehicle features and mission of freeing fleets from fossil fuels, visit motivtrucks.com.

To learn more about EverCharge’s other charging offerings, visit EverCharge.net.

About EverCharge
EverCharge is a nationwide solution provider of power-managed EV Charging equipment designed to scale EV charging as needed at the lowest possible cost. Specializing in high density parking applications.

EverCharge offers its customers an easy and efficient way to bring EV charging into their property while leveraging the existing electrical infrastructure, saving tens of thousands on unnecessary upgrades. EverCharge’s SmartPower technology maximizes the number of electric vehicles that can charge at any given time and eliminates other barriers like data connectivity. Powered by EverCharge’s unmatched installation expertise makes its vertically integrated approach the most cost-effective way to provide EV charging.

Founded in 2013, headquartered in Oakland, California. For more information, please visit EverCharge.net.

About Motiv Power Systems
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Motiv Power Systems delivers medium-duty class 4-6 commercial battery-electric trucks and buses, along with charging infrastructure and guidance for deploying commercial fleets. Specializing in step vans, shuttle buses, and box trucks, Motiv is a leading provider of daily-use zero-emission vehicles for moving people and moving goods that are the “backbone of urban commerce” with 98% uptime and intense customer-driven focus. The company’s solutions not only offer fleets up to 85% operations and maintenance cost savings but also provide operators and riders a healthier and more comfortable experience without polluting the communities they serve. For more information about the company’s products, services or career opportunities, please visit motivps.com.

Media Contact for EverCharge:
Joseph Nagle
Press@EverCharge.net

Media Contact for Motiv:
Terry Dell
VP Marketing
Motiv Power Systems
(425) 478-0892
Terry.Dell@motivps.com

Technica Communications
Sarah Malpeli
(408) 806-9626 ext. 6840

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Demonstrates commitment to a sustainable supply chain by deploying Motiv’s all-electric step-vans

[FOSTER CITY and LONG BEACH Calif., – August 31, 2021] — Motiv Power Systems and Purolator announced today that Purolator won the prestigious Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Fleet Award in the carrier category. ACT Expo Fleet Awards recognize fleet operators who show leadership in clean transportation to achieve sustainability in their transportation operations. ACT Expo is North America’s largest advanced transportation technology and clean fleet event.

Purolator, a leading transportation and courier services provider in Canada, deployed Motiv’s reliable all-electric class six EPIC step-vans in Vancouver, British Columbia this past March.

“We’re integrating sustainable practices into all areas of our business, and part of this is greening our fleet to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” says said Paul Merrick, General Manager, Western Canada, Purolator. “Additionally, expanding our fleet with new electric vehicles is an environmentally-friendly solution to respond to the increased demand for transportation and courier services resulting from urban growth and the rise of e-commerce.”

Since deploying the electric vehicles in Vancouver earlier this year, Purolator has accrued over 11,000 miles, representing a 9.8 metric ton reduction in tailpipe greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

“Congratulations, Purolator! We are so proud of your commitment and thrilled to be able to partner with you,” said Tim Krauskopf, CEO, Motiv. “With over 4,000 vehicles in your fleet, we are grateful to help one of Canada’s largest carrier companies meet their sustainability goals as we work towards our mission of freeing fleets from fossil fuels.”

In addition to clinching a leading award from a top industry event, Purolator is also involved in North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) and RMI’s Run on Less – Electric (RoL-E), campaign. RoL-E is a best-of-the-best demonstration that showcases advancements in freight efficiency spread across two countries, demonstrating electric truck technology in everyday operation, commencing in September of 2021. The purpose is to showcase the latest advancements in clean transportation, provide education and best practices in an effort to move the transportation industry toward a clean, sustainable future.

Motiv’s superior payload size and weight characteristics are valued by its food, hospitality and package-delivery customers. To learn more about Motiv’s vehicle features and mission of freeing fleets from fossil fuels, visit the following activities throughout ACT Expo:

Booth #1327

• Check out the Motiv-powered Bimbo all-electric EPIC F-59 step van (body built by Morgan Olson)

Wednesday, September 1

• Get behind the wheel at the Ride & Drive: Join Motiv from 11:00am – 2:00pm PDT in front of the convention center to test drive Alsco’s EPIC F-59 all-electric step van (body built by Utilimaster)
• Attend NACFE’s Run on Less – Electric press conference at booth #1118, featuring Motiv customer Purolator, who is utilizing Motiv’s EPIC F-59 step vans with bodies built by Morgan Olson

Thursday, September 2

• Hear Motiv Founder and CTO Jim Castelaz speaking at the Light and Medium Duty Vehicle Summit, Part 1 “Building on the Momentum of Light-Duty Electric Vehicles” on Thursday, September 2 at 10:00am PDT

About Purolator

Purolator Inc. is a leading integrated freight, package and logistics solutions provider in Canada. Celebrating almost 60 years of delivering its customers’ promises, Purolator continues to expand its reach and renowned service levels and reliability to more people, more businesses and more places across the country and around the world. Purolator is proud of its Canadian heritage and is focused on sustainably positioning itself for future growth and success. Purolator is also committed to contributing to the well-being of the communities it serves and where more than 13,000 of its employees live, work and play. For more information, visit purolator.com.

About Motiv Power Systems

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Motiv Power Systems is a leading sustainable technology company delivering proven electric trucks and buses, along with charging infrastructure. Its commitment to freeing fleets from fossil fuels provides fleets a seamless pathway to electrification. Motiv’s EPIC vehicles operate at over 98 percent uptime today and use high-performance Lithium-ion batteries. The California Air Resource Board (CARB)-certified proprietary EV technology is available for many configurations, including step vans, box trucks, work trucks, shuttle buses, school buses, trolleys, and more. Motiv has delivered over 120 vehicles that have traveled more than 1.4 million miles across North America. The company’s solutions not only offer fleets up to 85 percent operations and maintenance cost savings but also provide operators and riders a healthier and more comfortable experience without polluting the communities they serve. For more information and career opportunities, please visit motivps.com.

Media Contact for Purolator:

Courtney Reistetter
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
Purolator
courtney.reistetter@purolator.com
(416) 407-5424

Media Contact for Motiv:

Joanna Hamblin
Sr. Marketing Manager
Motiv Power Systems
joanna.hamblin@motivps.com
(650) 204-9099

Technica Communications

Sarah Malpeli
(408) 806-9626 ext. 6840
sarah@technicacommunications.com

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