PepsiCo agrandit sa flotte de Tesla Semi en Californie

PepsiCo ajoute 50 Tesla Semi Trucks à sa flotte de Fresno

PepsiCo is boosting its electric vehicle lineup with 50 new Tesla Semi trucks, set to operate from its Fresno, California, facility in the coming months.

Points clés

• Déploiement: 50 new Class 8 Tesla Semi trucks for PepsiCo’s Fresno facility.
• Flotte actuelle: Extension d'une flotte existante de 36 Tesla Semis.
• Total de la flotte: PepsiCo’s total Tesla Semi count will reach 86 vehicles.
• Calendrier de livraison: Les livraisons ont déjà commencé la semaine dernière.
• Infrastructure de soutien: Équipé de huit Tesla Megachargers de 750 kW et de deux batteries Tesla Megapack.
• Objectifs de développement durable: Part of PepsiCo’s “PepsiCo Positive” strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040.
• VE supplémentaires: Adding 75 Ford E-Transit electric vans across California.
• Formation professionnelle: Lancement d'un programme de formation professionnelle pour les étudiants dans le domaine de la maintenance des camions électriques et des infrastructures.

"L'électrification de notre flotte est un élément important de notre stratégie pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) et illustre le fait que le développement durable est une stratégie commerciale essentielle chez PepsiCo - bonne pour la planète, bonne pour notre entreprise et bonne pour les communautés que nous servons", a déclaré John Dean, président de PepsiCo Beverages North America, West Division.

PepsiCo’s Fresno apparemment site will see an immediate boost in its green initiatives with the addition of these Tesla Semi trucks, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainable transportation solutions. The company also supports job training programs in collaboration with local colleges to build expertise in electric vehicle maintenance.

EVXL’s Take

PepsiCo’s significant expansion of its Tesla Semi fleet highlights a growing trend in the logistics and manufacturing sectors toward electrification and sustainability. This move not only aligns with PepsiCo’s ambitious environmental goals but also sets a precedent for other companies to follow. As more corporations adopt electric vehicles, the demand for robust charging infrastructure and renewable energy sources will likely increase, driving further advancements in clean technology.