Articles Tagged with ''electric trucks''

Grupo Bimbo incorporates 4,000 new electric-powered vehicles

These distribution trucks are “wind-powered” by the Piedra Larga wind farm located in Oaxaca, México.
November 18, 2019
Grupo Bimbo, Mexico, announced that starting in 2020, over the next four years, its fleet of electric distribution vehicles in Mexico will grow by 4,000 units, representing an investment of 2.8 billion pesos.
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ROUSH CleanTech Todd Mouw

The ins and outs of propane vs. electric vehicles

Let’s compare the range and fueling times of EVs and propane autogas-fueled delivery vehicles.
Todd Mouw
October 4, 2019
There is no “silver bullet” to solve the issue of harmful transportation emissions. The reality is that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are still under development for the commercial truck segment due to the complexity of truck configurations coupled with range and payload requirements.
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Dot Foods OrangeEV truck

Dot Transportation deploys pure-electric yard truck at California distribution center

Orange EV’s patent-pending technology is said to increase energy efficiency by more than 400% over traditional diesel systems.
April 24, 2019
Dot Transportation, Inc., a subsidiary of Dot Foods, Inc., Mt. Sterling, Ill., partnered with Orange EV, Riverside, Mo., to deploy Orange EV T-Series pure electric terminal truck at Dot’s distribution center in Modesto, Calif.
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Fleet Advantage Brian Holland

Hype vs. reality: Are fleets gearing toward electric trucks?

There are numerous reasons why electric trucks may continue to take a backseat when private transportation fleets and for-hire carriers are developing their truck procurement strategies.
Brian Holland
February 19, 2019
While electrification may cultivate into a possible reality down the road, many in the industry remain dedicated to improving the output of quality returns found in diesel.
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Albertsons to implement all-electric semi-trucks

The electric semis expand Albertsons’ commitment to running a safe, sustainable fleet to service its 2,300 stores nationwide.
November 9, 2018
Albertsons Cos., Boise, Idaho, released its 2018 Sustainability Update, highlighting successes in reducing waste, expanding organic offerings, leading in seafood sustainability and more.
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