Ideanomics has signed an agreement with Coast Counties Peterbilt to deploy and operate energy and charging solutions at Coast Counties’ truck dealerships in California.
The agreement includes a power purchase agreement (PPA) and a charging-as-a-service component. Ideanomics Energy will deploy DC fast charger, renewable energy generation and storage at four Coast Counties Peterbilt dealerships in California.
In addition, Ideanomics Energy’s management software will ensure high utilization and cost optimization. This turnkey solution will be offered to Coast Counties Peterbilt at a pre-agreed monthly amount, according to an announcement.
The deal is the first announced by Ideanomics Energy, a newly created energy division providing turnkey charging & energy solutions. It will further Ideanomics’ holistic mission of being an A-to-Z full-service commercial electrification provider for fleets throughout their electrification journey.
As the one-stop charging and energy partner, Ideanomics Energy offers everything from agnostic energy management software with modular charging and energy solutions, including WAVE’s high-power wireless charger, as well as a broad range of services from initial planning, engineering and installation to operations and maintenance of the deployed energy assets.
The new business division aligns with the existing Ideanomics Mobility and Ideanomics Capital divisions. Ideanomics Energy simplifies EV charging and energy strategies for fleets, providing software and hardware which grow with the customers’ operations and electrification targets. Ideanomics Energy was selected as the best partner for Coast Counties Peterbilt through GridMarket.
GridMarket’s AI-driven energy project platform leverages energy modeling, digital simulation planning and proprietary analytics to produce actionable energy insights. The platform identifies opportunities, optimizes project design and runs a procurement process, soliciting competitive bids from a global network of top-tier technical and financial solution providers. GridMarket works with customers to select implementation partners who align unique fleet and operational needs, like Ideanomics Energy and Coast Counties Peterbilt.
“We were looking for the optimal mix of solutions with reliable ROIs, and we selected Ideanomics Energy as the clear best-fit implementation partner through the GridMarket marketplace,” says Craig Archer, president, Coast Counties Peterbilt. “GridMarket enabled us to effectively consider all best-fit technologies and partners, and de-risked our expansion into offering electric vehicles. Ideanomics Energy demonstrated a successful track record of charging infrastructure installations, and we are thrilled to begin work with them.”
“It is important to install reliable infrastructure that fits to the specific strategy and needs of individual fleet customers,” says Jan Freimann, vice president of energy services, Ideanomics. “We don't believe in one-size-fits-all. Instead, we deploy custom-tailored solutions to minimize costs, increase reliability, and limit uncertainty for customers like Coast Counties Peterbilt. Thanks to GridMarket, our team has the opportunity now to support Coast Counties Peterbilt’s transition to electrification and a greener future.”