In an effort to reduce emissions, Sunbelt Rentals has ordered 700 electric trucks to add to its fleet. The much-anticipated Ford F-150 Lightning, due out this year, will be added to the rental company's fleet in order to help Sunbelt reduce its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 35% by 2030.
For practical purposes, Sunbelt will install Level 2 wall-mount electric chargers in employees' homes to keep the pickups charged. A fully-charged battery is on the F-150 Lightning is expected to be able to haul 1,000 pounds of payload for 230 miles before needing a recharge.
“The demand in the market already exceeds supply for the next few years for these electric vehicles, so we are incredibly excited to be receiving the first shipment of these groundbreaking trucks this summer,” said Eric Jahnsen, director of transportation management at Sunbelt Rentals. “This initiative aligns with the commitment we make to our customers and team members through The Power of Sunbelt — prioritizing continuous innovation among the key values of doing business.”
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Sunbelt has previously announced its company mission includes a commitment to environmental, social and corporate governance, also known as ESG. Converting its fleet to electric vehicles helps those goals, the company said.
“This investment highlights our strong commitment to reduce our GHG emissions through the adoption of new on-road fleet technology,” said Al Halvorsen, vice president of ESG at Sunbelt Rentals. “Starting the conversion of our truck fleet to electric alternatives, like the Ford Lightning, is critical to our ability to reach our ambitious GHG reduction goals and still continue to serve our customers with availability, reliability and ease.”
