“Every obstacle we faced, we answered with technology that very reliably delivers, and that also helps California achieve its zero emissions goals without food distributors having to go broke. As a matter of fact, our proprietary tech has been helping their balance sheets, significantly.”

- Robert Koelsch, CEO and Co-Founder, AEM

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Catch a ride in an electric Volvo truck during PFG's Earth Day Event 2024

Please be our guest!

PFG will be showcasing our zero emissions SolarTechTRU's, among the other pieces of their carbon-reduction puzzle.

Earth Day: April 22, 2024

11am-1:30pm (We're serving ice cream frozen by the sun, and lunch will be served)

PFG: 5480 Monterey Rd. Gilroy, CA 95020

Key features of the facility include:

• A fleet of seven Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric trucks and a zero-emission yard tractor, exemplifying PFG's move towards zero-tailpipe emission transportation.

• SolarTechTRUs (solar-electric TRUs) from Advanced Energy Machines (AEM.Green), representing breakthrough zero-emissions, multi-temp-controlled trailer technology.

• A charging island developed by Freewire Technologies, capable of charging up to 30 tractors simultaneously, ensuring operational efficiency and resiliency.

• Rooftop solar power and battery storage through GridMarket and installed by renewable energy developer team Enerlogics and MBL Energy, highlighting PFG’s commitment to clean energy and reducing reliance on traditional power sources.

In addition to its collaboration with numerous “green” partners, PFG’s electromobility journey was made possible with funding support from California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) and from EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles (Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles). Each of these organizations played an instrumental role in ensuring that PFG's investments were both strategic and impactful, setting a benchmark for sustainability in the food distribution industry.

5480 Monterey Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020

Agenda For PFG's Earth Day Event:

11:00 a.m. Arrival and Check-in

11:10 a.m. Speaker Remarks

• Jeff Williamson, SVP, Operations, Performance Food Group

• Ryan Roberts, President, Performance Foodservice – Gilroy

• Davina Hurt, Board Member, California Air Resources Board

• TBD, California Energy Commission

11:30 a.m. Lunch, Site Tour and Zero-Emission Vehicle, Infrastructure and Technology Demonstrations

(AEM will be serving ice cream kept frozen by the sun)

• Alexis Clemons, Electromobility Sales Manager, Volvo Trucks North America

• Arcady Sosinov, Founder and CCO, FreeWire Technologies

• Robert Koelsch, CEO, Co-Founder, AEM.Green

• Peter Schneider, Director Business Dev and Product Management, GridMarket

1:30 p.m. Event Concludes

Questions, or to RSVP: [email protected]

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