Faith Technologies Partners with PACCAR and Schneider Electric to Support Electric Vehicle Charging of PACCAR Truck Fleet
Team Will Design and Deliver Solutions That Benefit Customers and the Environment
Menasha, Wis. (Sept. 21, 2020) – Faith Technologies is collaborating with PACCAR and Schneider Electric to provide a charging infrastructure package solution for customers that purchase battery electric Kenworth and Peterbilt heavy and medium duty trucks in the United States and Canada.
Faith Technologies was selected as PACCAR’s recommended charging installer for Kenworth and Peterbilt customers and dealers. Faith Technologies is an energy expert and leading electrical planning, engineering, design and installation solutions provider. The company recently was named as the 2020 National Safety Excellence Award winner by the Associated General Contractors of America.
“Faith Technologies welcomes this opportunity to collaborate with PACCAR. We especially look forward to working with Kenworth and Peterbilt and their customers to prepare the charging infrastructure for battery electric trucks,” said Mike Jansen, Faith Technologies Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.
By leveraging their respective strengths in microgrid technology, Faith Technologies and Schneider Electric will help PACCAR deliver power system solutions that benefit their customers and the environment. These scalable and repeatable charging solutions can be implemented by organizations and individuals in need of clean, reliable power to support their electric vehicle needs.
“We are pleased to partner with Schneider Electric and Faith Technologies to bring this outstanding solution to our customers and dealers,” said Kyle Quinn, PACCAR chief technology officer. “Customers will receive the industry-leading operating efficiency and environmental benefits of Peterbilt and Kenworth zero emissions truck models, combined with a comprehensive charging solution utilizing Schneider Electric and Faith Technologies’ products and services.”
Kenworth and Peterbilt customers will be able to order electric chargers from PACCAR Parts. PACCAR Financial will provide flexible financing options for infrastructure and charging systems. PacLease will bundle the cost of charging systems within full service lease offerings to customers. The partnership will help customers navigate the numerous financial incentives available from a variety of government agencies in the U.S. and Canada.
Faith Technologies will facilitate the integration between Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks, the charger hardware and the network software for seamless installation. They will perform site assessment, energy modeling and engineering to meet unique customer requirements and provide turnkey solutions for installation. Faith Technologies brings almost 50 years of experience to perform the electrical and engineering design work across the nation and is able to maintain and repair equipment after sale.
“As the world’s leader in energy management, we are proud to partner with Kenworth and Peterbilt in enabling their electric truck deployment and offer our infrastructure leadership and reliable approach to microgrids,” said Annette Clayton, Schneider Electric North America Chief Executive Officer and President. Schneider Electric provides electrical infrastructure, energy-as-a-service, and services and software solutions for efficiency and sustainability under the Square D, APC, and Aveva brands, among others.
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About Faith Technologies
Established in 1972, Faith Technologies is an energy expert and national leader in electrical planning, engineering, design and installation. As a comprehensive authority in the field of electrical and energy services, Faith leads industry change through a dedicated investment in technology, strategic project consulting and process engineering that drives productivity, value, and above all, safety. Breaking industry benchmarks, Faith drives trends in growth and development through continual investment in their merit-based employees’ skill, leadership and career development. Faith Technologies is headquartered in Menasha, Wisconsin and has regional offices throughout the country. For more information on news, press and accolades, visit faithtechnologies.com/news, or learn more at faithtechnologies.com.
About PACCAR
PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced powertrains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
About Schneider Electric
At Schneider, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to make the most of their energy and resources, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment.
We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries.
We are committed to unleash the infinite possibilities of an open, global, innovative community that is passionate about our Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.