WattEV, a pioneer in electric truck charging infrastructure and the nation’s leading provider of zero-emission freight transport services, has been recognized for its dedication to energy efficiency. The Alliance to Save Energy, a prominent non-profit coalition of business, government, and environmental leaders, bestowed upon WattEV the prestigious Transportation and Infrastructure Star of Energy Efficiency Award.
This award, presented during the 2024 Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Dinner, dubbed the “Energy Prom,” celebrates achievements in the field of energy efficiency. WattEV earned this accolade for its groundbreaking work in establishing a public charging network for commercial electric trucks. The company also boasts a pioneering Truck-as-a-Service program, designed to make electric trucks more accessible for individuals and smaller fleets.
WattEV’s CEO, Salim Youssefzadeh, expressed gratitude for the recognition, highlighting the company’s commitment to increasing transportation energy efficiency. He shared that WattEV currently operates six electric truck charging depots in Southern California, with plans underway to expand to 15 more. The company is also diligently growing its fleet of zero-emission trucks.
The Alliance to Save Energy, a bipartisan non-profit organization established in 1977, champions federal energy efficiency policies. The organization’s mission is to optimize energy use in the United States, aiming to achieve economic growth, environmental sustainability, and greater energy security, affordability, and reliability.
WattEV’s mission is to accelerate the transition of U.S. trucking towards zero-emissions. Through innovative business practices and technology, WattEV creates charging infrastructure and data-driven workflows, enabling truckers and fleet operators to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership. By 2030, WattEV aims to have 12,000 heavy-duty electric trucks on California roads, surpassing existing forecasts. Their ambitious plan includes the operation of 100 charging stations by 2035.
