Girardin Energy Becomes Polara
Girardin Energy rebranded as Polara as the company expands electric fleet charging infrastructure projects across Canada and the U.S., including support for electric school bus operations.
Girardin Energy is rebranding as Polara as the company expands its electric fleet charging infrastructure operations across Canada and the United States.
School Bus Fleet
- Girardin Energy has rebranded as Polara as part of its growth strategy.
- The company is expanding its electric fleet charging infrastructure projects across Canada and the U.S.
- Polara is focusing on supporting electric school bus operations in its expansion efforts.
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Girardin Energy, a provider of charging solutions for electric fleets, announced it is rebranding as Polara.
The company said the new identity reflects its growth over the past two years within Girardin, which supplies electric school buses in Quebec, Ontario, and New York state.
Girardin said it invested in the project to support the company’s development as an independent entity focused on charging infrastructure and fleet electrification.
Company Expands Charging Infrastructure Operations
Since 2021, Polara has completed more than 100 turnkey charging infrastructure projects in Quebec and the United States.
The company said its services include fleet studies, utility coordination, engineering support, and customer project management. Polara also offers CHRGPK, a modular charging infrastructure product designed to optimize fleet charging energy management and vehicle monitoring.
New Offices Support U.S. Expansion
Polara also announced the opening of new offices in Longueuil, Quebec, which will support the company’s operations in Canada and the United States.
The company said more than 1,000 electric vehicles are expected to operate this year using infrastructure installed through its projects, supporting ongoing fleet electrification efforts.
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Girardin Energy has rebranded as Polara.
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