LACI Partners with Prologis to Open Truck Charging Hub in Vernon, Further Accelerating Fleet Electrification Along the Heavily Congested and Polluted I-710 Corridor
LACI Secured Grant from California Energy Commission for Project, Following Blueprint Assessing Key Sites Along I-710 for Charging to Support ZE Goods Movement
Los Angeles, June 8, 2026 – The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) and Prologis Energy Solutions today announced the commercial opening of Prologis’ Vernon Hub, a new medium and heavy-duty truck charging facility at 4515 Loma Vista Avenue in the City of Vernon, and a key milestone to accelerate zero emissions goods movement by the time the world arrives for the 2028 Games. The site features 32 charging ports and over 4 megawatts (MW) of available power, supporting the transition to zero-emissions drayage trucks along one of California’s main freight corridors.
The Vernon Hub is the first operational charging station out of 20 sites identified in LACI’s I-710 Blueprint, which assessed priority sites along the I-710 in advance of the 2028 Olympics and Paralympic Games. Goods movement in aggregate is the largest source of air pollution in Greater Los Angeles, with dirty diesel drayage trucks a major contributor, from which frontline communities face a disproportionate impact. As a follow-up to the CEC-funded Blueprint, LACI successfully applied for funding for the Vernon site, operated by Prologis.
“The opening of this truck charging facility is the result of extensive public and private collaboration, from regional planning and utility engagement to state funding and rapid project delivery,” said Matt Petersen, President and CEO of LACI. “This project is a great example of the region’s potential when we align on the need for investment and proof that we can meet our ambitious Road to 2028 goals with sustained commitment from both the private and public sectors.”
“Freight movement in Southern California is evolving quickly, and fleets need dependable access to power close to where they operate,” said Doug McMahon, SVP, Global Onsite Power and New Energy Solutions at Prologis. “Because we control strategically located logistics sites and coordinate closely with utilities, we can deliver high-capacity charging infrastructure where it matters most along critical freight corridors like I-710. Our focus is on delivering practical, high-power infrastructure that helps customers keep their operations running without added complexity or uncertainty.”
“LACI and Prologis are paving the way for the acceleration of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks, helping decarbonize a sector that’s vital to achieving California’s clean transportation and climate goals,” said Spencer Reeder, director of the CEC Fuels and Transportation Division. “The CEC is proud to help fund projects like the Prologis Vernon Hub. As the world’s eyes turn to Los Angeles on the sporting stage, the Prologis Vernon Hub serves as another example of California’s commitment to a zero-emission transportation future.”
Advancing Road to 2028 Goals
In 2018, LACI convened the Transportation Electrification Partnership, which set ambitious targets including getting increased electric medium duty delivery and zero-emission drayage trucks–and charging– by 2028. As a strategy to help advance the Roadmap targets, LACI’s I-710 Blueprint estimated the need for approximately $280 million in infrastructure investment and 750 chargers in Los Angeles County. With 32 chargers now operational, the Vernon Hub alone represents 5% of that total.
Prologis, an Advisory Group Associate member of the Transportation Electrification Partnership, developed the Vernon Hub, including with funding secured by LACI from the CEC.
Reliable charging along critical freight routes
While some of Prologis’ charging facilities are dedicated to specific customers, the Vernon Hub is open to all fleets, including the ability to reserve chargers through a subscription-based model. The facility complements Prologis’ broader logistics footprint in Southern California, helping ensure customers operating in the region have reliable access to power near the warehouses and freight routes they depend on.
Public Investment Driving Real-World Results
Following completion of its California Energy Commission-funded Blueprint for Medium-and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure, LACI secured nearly $5 million in competitive Blueprint Implementation funding from the CEC in February 2024. The funding supports the development of battery-electric truck charging projects identified in the I-710 Blueprint, including the Vernon Hub and a second facility at the Port of Long Beach, to be operated by 4Gen Logistics and completed by the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The LACI-led analysis included assessing duty cycle, traffic patterns, available power, and community input with East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice representing the Coalition for Environmental Health and Justice (CEHAJ).
Beyond infrastructure deployment, the Vernon Hub will provide real-world operational insights into key market questions, including the role of energy storage (backup power versus grid reliability versus peak shaving) in fleet charging operations and the effectiveness of shared or subscription-based charging models serving multiple fleets and operators. As operations continue at the Vernon facility, LACI will be tracking these usage trends to share findings in a final report.
The project also highlights new approaches to accelerating charging infrastructure deployment. Prologis Energy Solutions utilized modular skids with high-voltage equipment and chargers pre-installed offsite. This approach simplified construction, reduced installation time and costs, helping to accelerate the transition to battery-electric trucks.
Prologis will host an open house for its new public charging hub from noon to 3 p.m. PT on June 10, 2026 at 4515 Loma Vista Ave. in Vernon, California. The event will give attendees the opportunity to test charge commercial or commuter electric vehicles, tour the new driver amenities lounge, and network with industry leaders.
ABOUT LACI:
The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) is unlocking innovation by scaling cleantech startups, transforming markets through catalytic partnerships with policymakers, innovators, and market leaders, and enhancing communities through workforce training, pilots and other programs. Founded as an economic development initiative by the City of Los Angeles and its Department of Water & Power (LADWP) in 2011, LACI has helped 537 portfolio companies raise over $1.5 billion in funding, generated $477 million in revenue, and created more than 3000 jobs throughout the Los Angeles region, with a long term economic impact of more than $733 million.
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