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Grocery delivery proves strong early case for electric Class 8 trucks: PIT study
Battery-electric Class 8 trucks demonstrated strong suitability for return-to-base grocery distribution during a year-long commercial deployment in the Montreal region, according to results from Transport Canada’s Zero-Emission Trucking Program. One…
Study follows Martin Brower Class 8 EV deployments, shedding light on foodservice logistics challenges in electrification
While battery-electric Class 8 trucks delivered clear environmental benefits during real-world testing, deployment within foodservice logistics highlighted the operational hurdles fleets must overcome before electrification can scale beyond pilot projects.