PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Truck North America, LLC (DTNA) at this time introduced that it has delivered 20 zero-emission, battery electrical Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors to Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling (RCCB), a West Coast and Midwest bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola manufacturers.
These electrical automobiles will be a part of RCCB’s fleet of supply vehicles in Downey, California, and signify the primary zero-emission heavy-duty tractors added to their California fleet.
RCCB’s eCascadias will rely solely on 20 Detroit eFill industrial charging stations which have been put in on the Downey facility. To enrich the charging stations, RCCB is leveraging the Detroit Charger Administration System, a robust software program answer offering a complete view of their electrical fleet, and which permits environment friendly vitality administration to in the end cut back operational prices. Working carefully with Detroit eConsulting, which is comprised of a group of eMobility consultants devoted to each step of the electrical truck conversion course of, RCCB ensured the very best website design and seamless integration of the eCascadias into their fleet.
‘Our collaboration with Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling marks a big milestone in selling sustainable transportation,’ stated David Carson, senior vp, gross sales and advertising and marketing, DTNA. ‘The mixing of Freightliner eCascadias into RCCB’s fleet showcases that enterprise and environmental accountability can go hand-in-hand, all whereas fostering innovation and effectivity.’
The 20 eCascadias – with designs to underscore their tank-to-wheel 100% all-electric operation – are anticipated to end result within the decreased use of 40,000 gallons of diesel gas per 12 months.
‘We’re excited to roll out these 100% electrical, zero-emission heavy responsibility tractors as we attempt towards our objective of decreasing our carbon emissions in our operations by 30 p.c by 2030,’ stated Tim Heinen, vp, strategic infrastructure and improvement, RCCB. ‘Our electrical fleet for Downey, which now contains electrical semi-trucks and electrical buyer care automobiles, will serve clients all through Southern California and construct on our dedication to make a constructive distinction in our communities.’
‘As a supporter of a greener, extra sustainable future, the Metropolis of Downey congratulates Reyes Coca-Cola for incorporating electrical heavy-duty vehicles into its native fleet,’ stated Downey Mayor Claudia M. Frometa. ‘The rising use of zero-emission automobiles is a profit for everybody, which is why we admire being chosen as house base for these spectacular vehicles.’
The Freightliner eCascadias are designed to offer optimum productiveness for fleets seeking to make a change to environment friendly, zero-emission tractors. Recharging takes as little as two and a half to a few hours to succeed in 80 p.c capability, fostering enhanced effectivity. The eCascadia provides varied battery and drive axle choices, delivering a typical vary of 155, 220, or 230 miles, relying on the precise setup. The a number of configurations supplied are perfect for quick and regional haul routes that contain depot-based charging, together with duties reminiscent of final mile logistics, native and regional distribution, drayage, and warehouse-to-warehouse operations. Developed in-house and absolutely built-in, the Detroit ePowertrain prioritizes energy, effectivity and reliability. For enhanced security on the street, the eCascadia additionally comes customary with the Detroit Assurance suite of security techniques, together with Energetic Brake Help 5.
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Daimler Truck North America
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Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
Rachael Bickerton, [email protected]
About Daimler Truck North America
Daimler Truck North America LLC, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is a number one supplier of complete merchandise and applied sciences for the industrial transportation trade. Daimler Truck North America designs, engineers, manufactures and markets medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, college buses, automobile chassis and their related applied sciences and elements underneath the Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Constructed Buses, Freightliner Customized Chassis Corp and Detroit manufacturers. Daimler Truck North America is a subsidiary of Daimler Truck Holding AG (DTG), one of many world’s main industrial automobile producers.