ZEV TOUR Clean Fleet Experience Acquired by Cyclum NextGen Travel Centers to Support Fleets Transitioning to Alternative Fuels
CORNELIUS, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cyclum, an innovator in near-zero, zero-carbon fuels and next-generation travel centers, is proud to announce the acquisition of ZEV TOUR – Clean Fleet Experience (ZEV TOUR), an event production and alternative fuel fleet consultancy.
ZEV TOUR was founded by Ollie Danner, who over the last 12 years has produced and assisted in managing over 40 alternative fuel ride-and-drives, conferences and expositions across the U.S. including direct consulting Public and Private Fleets.
“It was very important to connect fleets, OEMs and dealers with solution providers and offer fleets unbiased incentive and regulatory information, along with highlighting the challenges and benefits of alternative fuel technologies,” stated Danner.
These experiential events highlighted alternative fuel technologies including electric, hydrogen, renewable diesel, compressed natural gas (CNG) and renewable natural gas (RNG) vehicles.
Cyclum plans to build four hundred state-of-the-art travel centers nationwide, catering to diverse fueling needs. These centers will offer traditional fuels, along with next-generation zero carbon solutions such as hydrogen and renewable compressed natural gas as well as electric vehicle (EV) charging. Cyclum’s travel centers will set a new standard for convenience and comfort on the road with superior fresh food and amenities, boasting a comprehensive modern rest stop experience.
In addition to the acquisition of ZEV TOUR, Danner will act as Director of Alternative Fuel Technology and Marketing. “I immediately knew that Cyclum’s vision matched my own, and now we can engage with fleet managers together to offer significant cost savings on fuel, regardless of the fuel mix. More importantly, we can assist fleets in their transition to cleaner fuels, facilitating significant cost savings. Cyclum has a unique opportunity to provide traditional, transitional and renewable (TTR) fuels to fleets,” Danner said.
Danner has collaborated with multiple EV charging companies such as EVConnect, JuiceBox, ChargePoint, and Noodoe to deploy hundreds of level two (L2) and Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) EV chargers. Danner’s involvement in EV projects encompassed various California Energy Commission (CEC) corridor grants, which aimed to establish EV infrastructure along the highway 99 and I-5 corridors in California and deploy EV infrastructure for electric school buses for the Los Angeles Union School District. He also brings a wealth of knowledge regarding regulations, incentives and grants. “Education, outreach and being a connector have always been important pillars to my mission in assisting consumers, public and private fleets,” states Danner.
With his profound understanding of energy requirements for EV infrastructure deployment, solar and battery storage, as well as grid-edge and off-grid energy solutions, Danner can offer fleets and property owners cutting-edge energy solutions, guiding them through their transition to renewable energy and new vehicle technologies.
“Cyclum is excited to bring ZEV TOUR into the Cyclum Renewables LLC family,” stated Brian Profitt, CEO of Cyclum Renewables and Cyclum NextGen Travel Centers. “Not only bringing ZEV TOUR into our company, but also bringing Ollie on as a Director of Alternative Fuels and Marketing, allows us to utilize Ollie’s extensive wealth of knowledge in the alternative fuel space, and his 12 year rolodex of contacts as we build out our infrastructure for growth to assist fleets with their transition alt fuel technologies,” stated Profitt.
Contacts
Kristina Tickle
Kristina.tickle@cyclum.com
19701 Bethel Church Rd #103-258 Cornelius, NC 28031
980-533-7659 – Office Line
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