December 16, 2011
EV Briefing: Frito-Lay Adds Smith Electric Trucks; Ram 1500 PHEV; IKEA, Kohl’s Work with ECOtality
PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America will roll out eight new electric trucks in the Boston area, bringing the company’s all-electric trucks fleet up to 176 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada.
The trucks, designed by Smith Electric Vehicles, generate zero tailpipe emissions and operate for up to 100 miles on a single charge.
Frito-Lay said distribution in 18 U.S. cities and surrounding areas is partially serviced by the trucks. The company said that its electric fleet eliminates the need for 500,000 gallons of fuel annually, and each truck emits 75 percent less greenhouse….
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