Electric trucks reduce fuel consumption, noise pollution and CO2 emissions, compared to traditional delivery trucks. In total, Frito-Lay will deploy 176 electric trucks this year in the US and Canada.
Mike O’Connell, senior director of fleet for Frito-Lay North America, said: “The electric vehicle programme builds on a long-standing commitment by Frito-Lay North America and its parent company PepsiCo to environmental sustainability. With the seventh largest privately owned fleet in the US, we have set a goal of becoming the most fuel efficient fleet in the country, and these vehicles give us an opportunity to use the latest advances in transportation technology as a significant way to reduce our environmental impact.”
The trucks, designed by Smith Electric Vehicles, generate zero tailpipe emissions and operate for up to 100 miles on a single charge. Frito-Lay’s fleet programme aligns with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s Green Works Orlando environmental initiatives, the city’s comprehensive plan to encourage environmentally-friendly lifestyles and business practices and encourage residents and visitors to Orlando to “go green.”
Once the planned 176 electric trucks are deployed, Frito-Lay will eliminate the need for 500,000 gallons of fuel annually. Each truck emits 75% less greenhouse gases than a conventional diesel truck.
Source: PepsiCo
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