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EV Oasis North Project - Caltrans District 2
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Informational Presentation by Tamy Quigley, Division Manager, Office of Transportation Planning, Caltrans District 2, on the bp pulse EV Oasis North Project Installation in Petro Corning.
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Background Information:
Tamy Quigley of Caltrans District 2 will provide an informational update on the bp pulse EV Oasis North Project, with a focus on the proposed installation at Petro Corning, a designated TravelCenters of America (TA) location. This project is a northern California component of the statewide EV Oasis initiative funded in part through the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) and implemented by BP Products North America Inc. (“bp pulse”).
The EV Oasis Project aims to establish a network of high-capacity, zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) charging stations for medium- and heavy-duty trucks along key freight corridors, including I-5. The Petro Corning location is identified as one of four shovel-ready Northern California sites.
Each site, including Petro Corning, will feature:
• Total site capacity of 10.2 MW
• Six 850 kwW DC Fast Charging Ports with MW capacity
• 400 kW solar canopy
• 1 MW/3.9MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
• Pull-through charging stalls for Class 8 trucks
This initiative supports state climate goals and aligns with the California Sustainable Freight Action Plan and the West Coast Clean Transit Corridor Initiative, contributing to:
• Reductions in diesel fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
• Improved grid resiliency
• Expanded clean transportation infrastructure in rural and underserved regions
The installation of bp pulse’s EV Oasis infrastructure at Petro Corning is anticipated to generate significant and lasting economic benefits for Tehama County and the surrounding North State region. The project represents a capital investment of approximately $7 million per site, which will directly support local contractors, skilled laborers, electricians, and equipment providers during the construction phase. It will also create long-term green collar employment opportunities in electric vehicle (EV) charger operations, high-voltage infrastructure maintenance, solar canopy management, and battery energy storage system (BESS) oversight.
This project aligns with local workforce development priorities, creating an opportunity for collaboration with community colleges, IBEW training programs, and local economic development agencies to provide specialized training for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and maintenance. These jobs are expected to offer livable wages and pathways to careers in clean energy and transportation sectors.
Additionally, the EV Oasis installation supports the objectives of the Clean California initiative by promoting sustainable goods movement, reducing diesel emissions, and improving roadside environments along critical freight corridors like I-5. As freight operators transition to zero-emission vehicles, the region will benefit from reduced greenhouse gas emissions, lower public health costs due to improved air quality, and increased resiliency in the transportation and logistics sectors.
The project enhances Tehama County’s role in California’s statewide transition to clean freight infrastructure, positioning the region as a strategic connector in the 1,300-mile West Coast Electric Truck Highway. Over the project’s 20-year lifespan, the cumulative regional benefit in emissions reductions, fuel savings, job creation, and air quality improvements is expected to contribute to a strong return on investment for both the public and private sectors.