In 2007, the Port of Los Angeles and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) partnered to fund the advance and deployment of electric Terminal Tractors in the port, to reduce pollution and energy costs.

Out of four companies that provided those electric Terminal Tractors, three have been fitted with the Lithiumate BMS.

Delivery companies (local service providers as well as international shipping companies) are eager to reduce service costs and emissions, by replacing their step vans with hybrid or electric vehicles.

One of the first companies to offer an all-electric step van is Boulder EV, whose batteries are protected by a Lithiumate BMS.