Fresno EOC shuttle photo via Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival

A San Diego company has been awarded a $16 million contract to help Fresno’s largest nonprofit electrify its transportation fleet.

The Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC) oversees more than 35 human services programs for the underserved. Its fleet helps residents get to and from work, school, medical appointments and more.

Nuvve Holding Corp., traded on the Nasdaq under NVVE, is a global firm headquartered in San Diego focused on the electrification of transportation system through its proprietary “vehicle-to-grid” V2G platform.

Nuvve’s turnkey fleet electrification program will help Fresno EOC convert its 50-shuttle fleet. Its services include training and support for drivers, mechanics and other fleet workers, grant writing, financing options and a grid service program.

“Fresno as a community has historically endured poor air quality due to tailpipe emissions from the Los Angeles basin and gas-fired peaker power plants,” said Nuvve co-founder and CEO Gregory Poilasne. “With the adoption of our cutting-edge electric vehicle software and infrastructure, this project can serve as a model approach for modern, efficient, and eco-friendly public transportation.”

As part of the Fresno EOC’s project, Nuvve will lead local hiring initiatives and partnerships with Fresno-based suppliers, as well as targeted recruitment and workforce training, according to a news release.

“This project is crucial, and it’s important for the community to understand our commitment to lowering carbon emissions and advocating for renewable energy. It’s also about raising awareness on energy conservation and tackling climate change,” remarked Thomas Dulin, Director of Fresno EOC Transit Systems. “There’s no better method to showcase the financial and environmental benefits than through the implementation of an electrified fleet that exemplifies cutting-edge energy conservation.”

Project partner Molle Energy, through its Révis Dynamics division, will contribute infrastructure support as Fresno EOC acquires and deploys 50 electric Class-A shuttles at a rate of 10 per year over five years and installs a 2.5-megawatt on-site solar generation and battery energy storage system to charge the new electric shuttle fleet.