L-Charge, a UK-based developer of ultra-fast, off-grid charging solutions, and A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems, a Californian based leader in the design and manufacture of onboard high-pressure alternative fuel solutions, have agreed to develop advanced fuel systems for L-Charge's product portfolio.

EV demand in California is anticipated to experience exponential growth resulting from the mandate enacted by Governor Gavin Newsom. Coupled with this, there is additional pressure on the power grid. Continuous power shortages would be detrimental to the success of EV proliferation. As such, major automakers and O&G companies are looking for a way to tackle the problem.

L-Charge's mobile EV charging truck is fitted with a mini-power station that uses CNG, LNG, hydrogen or a blend of clean fuels to produce electricity onboard. The charging truck can be called to a convenient location when needed via the L-Charge app, in the same manner as ordering a taxi. The mobile charging truck generates up to 120 kW and provides ultra-fast charging – from 0% to 80% in 15-25 minutes.

Recently L-Charge announced a Californian-based production hub for their first mobile charging truck to be launched for operation in the US. In Parallel, L-Charge and A-1 intend to develop hydrogen-based fuel systems for when green hydrogen scales and becomes readily available on the market.

"Both companies aim to reduce the carbon footprint of the transportation segment and are jointly working towards removing the critical obstacle to the proliferation of electric vehicles", - said Kevin Gilio, Vice President of Sales from A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems.

"We want American EV owners to feel confident that there is an alternative when grid charging is proving more difficult. Additionally, we aim to help grid operators free up capacity. For us, California is an ideal place to start offering our mobile charging service. On top of this, we are planning to expand our presence to other areas of the US soon, as these problems are being experienced in almost every state across the continent”, said VP of Sales and Operations at L-Charge, Justin Tarr.