Sysco Receives First Battery Electric Freightliner (eCascadia)

HOUSTON PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, received its first series-produced battery electric Freightliner eCascadia. One of the largest private fleets in the country The United StatesSysco is the leader in sustainability for foodservice distribution.

Sysco’s first Class 8 truck with zero emissions was presented to Marie RobinsonSysco’s EVP, and chief supply chain officer at Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), Manufacturing Plant in Portland. Sysco’s first Freightliner eCascadia Freightliner eCascadia Freightliner is expected to be in operation. Riverside, California site, which will be receiving additional eCascadias during the coming months.

Robinson said, “The Daimler Truck team was a great partner to Sysco in our efforts to electrify the fleet. We’re thrilled to have our first battery-electric Freightliner Freightliner ECascadia truck.” “This zero-emission tractor is powerful, quiet and — importantly – very comfortable to drive. It’s good for the environment and will also improve the driving experience of thousands of our delivery partners.

Sysco and DTNA, a leading North American heavy-duty truck manufacturer, had announced plans to deploy 800 battery-electric Freightliner eCascadias in 2026. Sysco’s science based climate goal will be helped by Freightliner eCascadias, along with electric refrigerated vehicles.

“Sysco is proud of being at the forefront of the industry’s science-based climate goal, to significantly reduce our direct carbon emissions by 27.5%,” said Neil RussellSysco’s senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Chief Communications Officer. “Today is a significant milestone in our climate journey, as we work towards electrifying 35% our U.S. Fleet by 2030. Daimler Truck North America and other like-minded companies are crucial to moving towards a sustainable future.

Sysco Riverside continues to expand its charging infrastructure to support additional battery-electric truck deployments, as well as adding solar capacity.

Sysco customers have enabled us to deliver a purpose-built, zero emission vehicle to the heavy-duty truck market. It offers the durability, reliability, and capability to meet our customers’ business and sustainability goals. These trucks’ scalability and deep understanding of how they integrate into fleets will make transportation transformation a reality. David CarsonDTNA senior vice president, marketing and sales, “The Freightliner Freightliner ECascadia is now in production and is being delivered to customers. It’s a historic moment for the entire industry.”

The eCascadia prototypes have logged over 1.5 million miles in customer fleets since 2018, through pre-series production and real world testing. The eCascadia is a revolutionary vehicle that was unveiled in May 2022. Detroit ePowertrain is now available, along with new safety and connectivity features from Detroit Assurance or Detroit Connect.

Depending on configuration, the Freightliner eCascadia has a range of 155 to 220 miles and 230 miles. Therefore, the truck is ideally suited for short-haul routes that allow for depot-based charging like last mile logistics, local and regional distribution, drayage and warehouse-to-warehouse applications.

Fully integrated and developed in-house Detroit ePowertrain maximizes efficiency while ensuring driver comfort. Detroit Connect eServices provide customers with features such as the Charger Management System that predicts eRanges and monitors battery health. These features allow fleets to strategically save money while increasing their productivity. The eCascadia is standard with Detroit Assurance 5 with Active Brake Assist 5. It also debuts the new Detroit Assurance safety feature Active Side Guard Assist.

Learn more about Sysco’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), including Sysco’s 2021 CSR report.

The eCascadia delivery has been supported by Houston Freightliner & Western Star, a DTNA Elite Support certified dealership with over 20 years of customer experience ranging across all aspects of truck ownership, especially in an ever-changing marketplace.

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Sysco Corporation

Sysco is the world’s leader in selling, marketing and distribution of food products to restaurants, hospitals and educational institutions, lodging establishments, as well as other customers who prepare their meals from home. Its portfolio includes equipment and supplies for the hospitality and foodservice sectors. The company employs over 71,000 associates and operates 333 distribution centres worldwide, which serve approximately 700,000. This was the fiscal 2022 end. July 2, 2022The company had sales of more than $68 billion. Information about our CSR program, including Sysco’s 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, can be found at sysco.com/csr2021report.

Freightliner trucks

Freightliner Trucks (DTNA LLC) is a division within Daimler Truck North America. It is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Freightliner, a leading brand in heavy-duty trucks, has 80 years of industry experience. North America. DTNA, a subsidiary Daimler Truck Holding AG DTG, is one of the leading manufacturers of commercial vehicles in the world. More information is available at www.Freightliner.com.

About Daimler Truck North America

Daimler Truck North America LLC is based in Portland, Oregon, is a leader in the provision of comprehensive products and technologies to the commercial transportation industry. Daimler Truck North America designs and manufactures medium- and heavy-duty trucks and school buses. It also markets vehicle chassis and associated technologies and components. Daimler Truck North America is a subsidiary Daimler Truck Holding AG, (DTG), one the world’s most respected commercial vehicle manufacturers.

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