Modular Data Center AZIO AI Corp. has announced a new customer order from Nasdaq-listed Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. to support the expansion of modular artificial intelligence data center infrastructure at its South Texas deployment site, the Newport Beach, California-based company disclosed on May 13, 2026.

The order is expected to support the buildout of approximately five megawatts of modular, high-density compute infrastructure, representing what the company described as a significant step in the staged development and utilization of the site's available power capacity.

Order Details and Deployment Conditions

The infrastructure order from Envirotech Vehicles, identified by its Nasdaq ticker EVTV, is positioned as part of an incremental expansion of the South Texas site rather than a standalone project.

The press release noted that deployment remains subject to customary conditions, including manufacturing, delivery, site readiness, and commissioning, and that the realization and timing of any associated revenue opportunities depend on deployment completion, operational performance, and broader market conditions.

AZIO AI framed the order as an execution milestone in what it described as an ongoing collaboration between the two companies.

The companies had previously disclosed a strategic framework under evaluation, though AZIO AI was explicit that any broader transaction between the two organizations remains subject to the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements, regulatory considerations, and customary conditions, with no assurance offered that such a transaction would be completed.

Behind-the-Meter Power Model at the Core of the Strategy

A central element of the South Texas deployment is its reliance on behind-the-meter natural gas power generation, which AZIO AI identified as a core differentiator of its infrastructure approach.

This model is designed to allow the company to deploy compute infrastructure without depending on traditional grid connections, eliminating the need to wait for grid interconnection approvals that can delay data center buildouts.

According to the company, the behind-the-meter approach delivers lower and more predictable energy costs, continuous around-the-clock power availability, and accelerated deployment timelines.

The South Texas site is structured to support incremental expansion as additional compute capacity is deployed against what AZIO AI described as an established on-site energy foundation, enabling phased scaling aligned with demand and operational readiness.

Chris Young, Chief Executive Officer of AZIO AI, commented on the progress made since the companies signed their letter of intent.

"Over the past several months, we have conducted infrastructure testing utilizing behind-the-meter natural gas power, which has demonstrated promising efficiency characteristics," Young said.

He added that the work being done is helping to inform potential next steps in the strategic relationship, subject to customary considerations.

Positioning Within the AI Compute Sector

AZIO AI described the order as reflecting continued progress in the operational buildout of its modular infrastructure platform and reinforcing the company's positioning within the AI compute sector.

The company specifically highlighted that access to scalable, cost-efficient power has become what it called a defining competitive factor in that sector.

The company's stated broader strategy is to scale compute infrastructure through modular, rapidly deployable systems integrated directly with dedicated energy sources.

The South Texas site, with its on-site natural gas generation, is presented as an embodiment of that approach, enabling the company to align energy supply directly with compute demand rather than relying on external grid capacity.

Company Background and Infrastructure Focus

AZIO AI describes itself as a next-generation artificial intelligence infrastructure company focused on scalable, power-efficient data center solutions and mission-critical compute deployment.

The company says it is developing modular infrastructure platforms designed to support high-density AI workloads in energy-constrained environments.

Envirotech Vehicles, Inc., the counterparty in the order, is listed on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker EVTV. The announcement did not detail the financial terms of the infrastructure order, and the specific dollar value of the transaction was not disclosed in the press release.

The announcement represents the latest in a series of disclosures involving AZIO AI and Envirotech Vehicles.

The companies had previously announced progress on an additional six megawatts of behind-the-meter power alongside a multi-megawatt AI infrastructure order, and AZIO AI has also separately announced an authorized partnership with Giga Computing as part of what it described as an effort to expand its supplier ecosystem and enhance its scalable AI infrastructure strategy.

The South Texas project, as described by AZIO AI, is designed to grow in stages as the company continues to develop its modular platform under what it calls real-world operating conditions. The company did not specify a target completion date for the current phase of the deployment in the announcement.