According to Walmart, three electric semi-trucks will help eliminate the use of more than 100,000 liters of fuel per year. Walmart has been working steadily to electrify its fleet, but is not only turning to Freightliner, but also companies like Tesla. Walmart has also tested electric trucks from Nikola Motors, as well as electric vans from Canoo and Ford.
The Freightliner eCascadia is an all-electric, zero-emissions semi-truck that can travel approximately 400 kilometers from just one charge. At Walmart, these trucks will each be used to travel approximately 110,000 kilometres annually.
“Putting our first electric semi-trucks on the road in British Columbia is an important milestone in our regenerative efforts as we do our part to reduce Walmart Canada’s carbon footprint. The introduction of three electric semi-trucks at our Surrey distribution centre is just the first step towards our ambition of a 100% alternatively powered fleet and we look forward to continuing our journey,” said Aaron Ritter, Director of Transportation.
Source: Walmart Canada
