August 2025

In the 1950s, Eric Weis launched a dry cleaning business in Ramsey, starting with a small fleet of delivery vehicles bringing freshly cleaned clothes to customers. Over the years, Eric diversified into car leasing, real estate, and electronics—always focused on providing quality service to the community.

During the 1973 fuel crisis, Eric installed two large gasoline and diesel tanks to support his business and help employees and clients. Unfortunately, both tanks eventually developed leaks, resulting in a costly $25,000 environmental cleanup bill.

Determined to reduce fuel expenses and environmental risks, the company shifted its delivery fleet first to hybrid vehicles and then, over time, to a fully electric fleet. In 2017, J&S Realty installed Level 2 EV charging stations on-site to power their growing electric fleet. To further support clean transportation, in 2018 the company secured an NJDEP grant and added three dual-port Level 2 chargers in their parking lot, allowing both employees and customers to charge their vehicles. The popularity of these chargers soared—usage grew from one session every two weeks to an average of two sessions per day on each charger. In 2019, the company opened their chargers to all Ramsey residents and the public after business hours, strengthening community ties and encouraging broader EV adoption.

In recognition of their leadership, J&S Realty received the Gold-level Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership (EVAL) award in 2024 for providing workplace and public charging and promoting electric vehicle use.

“Going electric has been a boon for our business. We’ve significantly reduced our fuel and maintenance costs, and our EV chargers have brought in new customers, as residents come to charge their vehicles and value our commitment to sustainable transportation. I encourage all local businesses to consider adding electric vehicles to their fleets,” says Eric Weis of J&S Realty.

For assistance with EV grants, fleet electrification strategies, or product recommendations, contact us at [email protected] or call 201-939-4242, option 6. Our staff can help with technical resources and guide your business toward national EVAL certification, helping you stand out as an EV leader.