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EC Electric and LOVETT Inc. Forge Path for Next-Generation EV Charging Solutions

In partnership with Ron Tonkin Auto, horizontal directional drilling meets electric vehicle infrastructure.
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 14, 2023, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

provider, and LOVETT Inc., a leading expert in horizontal directional drilling throughout the Pacific Northwest, are thrilled to announce their partnership aimed at revolutionizing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Their most recent projects focused on Ron Tonkin Dealerships, a prominent network of automotive dealerships in the Portland metro area owned by GEE Automotive.

EC Electric has teamed up with LOVETT Inc. to introduce an innovative approach to EV charging station installations. This approach leverages state-of-the-art horizontal directional drilling techniques, ensuring the precise and efficient deployment of EV charging infrastructure.

Ron Tonkin Dealerships is making a bold stride towards embracing the electric mobility revolution. By joining forces with EC Electric and LOVETT Inc., this distinguished dealership is poised to offer state-of-the-art electric vehicles and provide customers with convenient and dependable access to charging options.

"Leading the charge on an EV charging installation is not just about electrifying our future; it's about igniting a partnership founded on the values of providing real practical solutions, all without impacting our client's daily operations. Together with partners like LOVETT and customers like Tonkin Automotive, we dig deep into the potential of sustainable transportation, forging an energized path for generations to come."
Chris Ernst
Director of Client Solutions, EC Electric
"Thanks to the team from EC Electric, our dealerships are now EV ready. The crews from EC and LOVETT worked hard together to make sure there were no impacts to our occupied dealership during the project construction. The job site was left clean and professional."
Torey Mittendorf
Project Manager, GEE Automotive / Ron Tonkin Dealerships
"Installing EV charging stations can often pose challenges, especially when retrofitting existing properties. Leveraging our directional drilling capabilities and expertise, we minimize, if not eliminate, these disruptions by completing our work underground."
Gary Cosmer
CEO, LOVETT Inc.

About LOVETT Inc.

Established in 1997, LOVETT Inc. is a Portland-based construction services company specializing in excavation, directional drilling, plumbing, drain cleaning, vac truck, and restoration services. The company serves commercial, industrial, multifamily, and municipal clients across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

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