San Diego is working to improve its trucking operations by starting an environmental review for a new zero-emission truck stop at the Port of San Diego. The Port’s Board of Commissioners approved this review on September 10th, following California’s environmental rules. According to the Port of San Diego press release, this effort is part of the Port's plan to have 40% of truck trips be zero-emission by 2026 and to switch entirely to zero emissions by 2030.

Last March, Skychargers, LLC was selected to plan an eco-friendly truck stop over a nearly 5-acre site at 19th Street and Tidelands Avenue, reporting by the Port of San Diego indicates. The layout includes 70 charging stations, a convenience store, and restrooms. Skycharger's blueprint features a solar array and a battery system to bolster energy reliability. Their innovative Trucking as a Service model promises an affordable transition for drivers to zero-emission vehicles through a lease program bolstered by California Air Resources Board's vouchers and a $10 million grant awarded by the California Energy Commission.

Skycharger is experienced in zero-emission projects, like building the PepsiCo LA Mega Facility and helping with the West Coast Electric Highway. They’re partnering with Burns & McDonnell and Skyview Ventures to support the Port's clean air goals. Their background should help ensure the success of this new project.

The Port's Maritime Clean Air Strategy, approved in October 2021, shows its dedication to clean air and environmental justice. They've invested about $125 million in clean air technologies, going beyond state requirements. This has brought North America's first all-electric mobile harbor cranes and the U.S.'s first electric harbor tugboat to San Diego Bay, reflecting a move towards greener maritime operations along the California coast.