As part of its progress toward zero-emission drayage operations, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has unveiled a new electric truck charging station at Port Newark. The truck welcome center, which is situated at the intersection of Martin and Kellogg streets, has four 350 kW DC fast chargers that can be used with the majority of commercial electric truck types. With a 20–40 mile range increase from a 10–15 minute charge, drivers can cut down on downtime and make more trips.
The chargers are already accessible every day from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., and by late 2025, 24/7 access is anticipated. The cost of charging is $0.45/kWh plus tax, and there may be idle fees to control traffic.
Upgrades to flood mitigation, LED-lit driver restrooms, and underground electrical work in cooperation with PSE&G were also part of the installation. The station is a component of a larger net-zero plan that aims to make all port authority facilities carbon neutral by 2050. Drayage trucks are responsible for 48% of the greenhouse gas emissions at the harbor. Since 2006, the port has already cut SO2 emissions by 98% and NOx and particulate matter by more than 70%, despite a nearly 60% increase in cargo volume. PANYNJ celebrated the ONE Eagle’s inaugural trip in Port Liberty Bayonne in April, marking a significant milestone.
