Get FinancingPITT OHIO Begins Zero-Emission Shift With Volvo VNR Electric Trucks
PITT OHIO, a transportation, warehouse, and logistics services provider headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with 21 terminals throughout the region, recently acquired two Class 7 Volvo VNR Electric box trucks and charging infrastructure for its fleet operating in Cleveland, Ohio. The 26-foot battery-electric trucks will run local less-than-truckload (LTL) freight routes in Cleveland.
The addition of the electric trucks is the just the latest effort by the company to reduce its carbon footprint. The zero-emission trucks will use a charger connected to PITT OHIO’s microgrid powered by on-site solar and wind energy from 1,500 solar panels and eight wind turbines, which provide up to 68 megawatts of energy each year. The VNR Electrics are also have small solar strips attached to their roofs to power the liftgates. PITT OHIO used funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program and a grant from Clean Fuels Ohio to purchase the trucks and charger.
"As our business grows, so do our miles driven by PITT OHIO trucks,” says PITT OHIO President Chuck Hammel III. “Our increased use of renewable energy and sustainable transportation solutions is more critical than ever as we strive to reduce our carbon output.”
About The VNR Electric
The VNR Electric truck, designed for local and regional deliveries, has a four-battery 264-kilowatt-hour capacity for a range of 150 miles. Its drivetrain is rated at 455 horsepower (339 kilowatts) with up to 4,051 pounds-foot (5,492 newton-meters) of torque, with a two-speed I-Shift automated transmission for smooth acceleration up to highway speeds. The VNR Electric also reduces heat, noise, and vibrations for increased driver comfort. Volvo Active Driver Assist, a forward collision avoidance technology that helps drivers adapt and respond to changing traffic situations, and lane departure warning are also included to enhance safety.
Congrats From Volvo
“We applaud PITT OHIO for their innovative approach to integrate the battery-electric Volvo VNR Electric into their overarching sustainability strategy including the use of renewable energy throughout their entire operation,” says Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America. “It's exciting to see deliveries of Volvo Trucks’ electromobility solutions expand to another new state, supported by our dealer partner TransEdge Truck Center, who made the investments to become a Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer to support PITT OHIO and other regional fleets in maximizing the benefits of the Volvo VNR Electric model.”
Source: Volvo