Electrify This!

Long-Haul Charging: Powering Heavy-Duty Trucks with Electricity


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Electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles are on the rise around the world as more businesses electrify their fleets and delivery vehicles — global electric truck sales grew by almost 80% in 2024. But what does it take to build multi-megawatt charging stations to support electric fleets? Jason Berry, Vice President of Terawatt Infrastructure, joins host Sara Baldwin to discuss the challenges and innovative approaches to building the infrastructure we need to power big trucks for the long-haul.

Guest Bios: 

Jason Berry is the Vice President of Energy & Utilities at Terawatt Infrastructure, where he leads utility engagement, energy infrastructure development, regulation, and policy for a national portfolio of private charging depots serving commercial fleet customers. Jason is an experienced leader in the energy sector with over 20 years of experience advancing emerging energy technologies, developing infrastructure, and shaping policy and regulation. He previously held senior leadership roles in energy at Amazon and Amazon Web Services, as well as in the public and utility sectors, where he managed multimillion-dollar clean energy projects and influenced various regulatory and policy initiatives. Jason holds a Master of Public Administration and a B.S. in Environmental Studies from the University of Utah.

Electrifying News: 

  • Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time (The Guardian, October 6, 2025)
  • New Data Rebuts Long-Haul Misconception: Truck Electrification is Feasible on I-10 Today (Business Insider, October 15, 2025)
  • This startup’s electric roasters cut carbon and costs from coffee-making (Canary Media, October 16, 2025)

Check-out these must-read resources:

  • Terawatt Opens Its First Medium- and Heavy-Duty EV Charging Site in California  
  • I-10 Truck Charging Project to Cross 4 States Starting in 2027 (Heavy Duty Trucking)
  • National Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Infrastructure Map (CalStart)
  • Trends in heavy-duty electric vehicles (International Energy Agency, Global EV Outlook 2025)
  • Powering America's Commercial Transportation
  • Run on Less (North American Council for Freight Efficiency)
  • Charged Initiative
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