Finished Vehicle Logistics
Keep EVs Moving at Every Milepost
Mobile, Zero-Emission Charging Solutions for FVLs at Vehicle Yards, Rail Yards, and Distribution Centers
Challenges
Charging Limitations That Slow FVL Operations
As EV volumes increase across Finished Vehicle Logistics operations, existing charging approaches are not keeping pace. Yards face growing pressure to move vehicles quickly, yet:
- Stationary Level 2 chargers can slow down operations, requiring technicians to shuttle vehicles to and from charging stations and creating avoidable idle time.
- Mobile Level 1 chargers are too slow to be operationally meaningful, offering minimal gains for large or fast-moving yards.
- Bricked EVs block lanes, disrupt workflows, and often require towing, adding cost, risk, and delays.
- Infrastructure expansion takes years, with permitting, construction, and utility upgrades typically delaying new charging capacity for 2-to-5 years.
- EV throughput becomes the bottleneck, reducing yard efficiency and constraining the pace of zero-emission vehicle distribution.
As automakers accelerate their zero-emission programs, FVL operators need a charging solution that supports higher volumes, faster cycle times, and flexible deployment across yards of any size.
Hydrocharge™
Technical Advantages for Demanding Yard Operations
HydroCharge™ is a hydrogen-powered AC genset and DC fast charger engineered for the operational demands of Finished Vehicle Logistics environments. Built for mobility, uptime, and high-volume throughput, HydroCharge provides:
Dual Power Modes
- DC fast charging for rapid EV recovery and turnover
- AC power for tools, yard equipment, lighting, and operations support
Grid Independence
- Operates entirely off grid: no infrastructure, permitting, or upgrades required
- Ideal for remote yards, temporary processing lots, and high-growth locations awaiting utility expansion
24/7 Performance
- Refuels in minutes, enabling continuous operation
- No long recharge cycles, unlike battery-based mobile chargers
- Rugged, towable design supports large yards and varied ground conditions
High Throughput
- Demonstrated up to 4x improvement in EV processing speed versus conventional approaches
- Reduces labor burden by bringing the charger to the vehicle, not the vehicle to the charger
Zero Emissions, Low Noise
- No diesel fumes or generator noise
- Safe, compliant operation across all yard zones, including enclosed or urban-adjacent spaces
HydroCharge integrates seamlessly into existing workflows, enabling FVL operators to eliminate charging bottlenecks, recover bricked vehicles instantly, and maintain the vehicle flow required to meet OEM delivery targets. Because the system is towable and does not require a CDL to operate, teams can reposition charging capacity quickly across the yard as volumes and staging needs change.
Case Study
Use Nuvera HydroCharge™ to Dramatically Increase Vehicle Throughput, Eliminate Bricked Cars, and Supercharge Your EV Charging
A large-scale Finished Vehicle Logistics yard in the Detroit, MI area, providing storage, additive services, and pre-delivery inspection (PDI) for Big Three automakers.
Traditional EV charging setups come with significant limitations. Stationary Level 2 chargers require technicians to manually move vehicles to and from charging stations, creating inefficiencies and increasing vehicle idle time. On the other hand, mobile Level 1 chargers offer minimal benefit due to their extremely slow charging speeds. When EVs are fully depleted or “bricked”, they often need to be towed—posing risks of damage and causing further delays. Expanding charging infrastructure is a long-term endeavor, typically taking two to five years due to constraints like utility service upgrades, permitting, and construction. As EV adoption accelerates, this slow pace of infrastructure development leaves operations increasingly vulnerable.
HydroCharge Solution:
- EV throughput increases of 3-4x compared to traditional charging solutions.
- Grid-independent, scalable solution provides the ability to meet growing EV demand without waiting for the utility upgrades.
- Minimize operator idle time by bringing the mobile charge to the vehicle.
- Charge your zero-emission vehicles with zero-emission solutions… at surprisingly competitive costs.
See How HydroCharge Supports Fleet Electrification
HydroCharge may qualify for federal and state incentives. We can assist in identifying applicable programs and guiding customers through the funding process.
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