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Terraline’s EV500 stands out as the trucking industry’s first clean-sheet, autonomous-ready, battery-electric Class 8 long-haul truck, boasting an impressive range of over 500 miles. This groundbreaking vehicle represents a significant step towards reducing freight transportation emissions, aligning perfectly with Crowley’s vision of sustainable logistics solutions.
The pilot project, focusing on Crowley’s Florida facilities in Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, and Miami, marks a crucial milestone in both companies’ efforts to champion eco-friendly transportation.
Graham Doorley, the CEO and Founder of Terraline, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Change is coming to freight logistics at an incredible pace, and it’s an industry imperative to serve that growth sustainably.” He emphasized Terraline’s ambitious goals to accelerate electrification across freight fleets and praised Crowley’s commitment to integrating these innovative trucks, which aligns with state and federal emissions mandates.
As Terraline’s first U.S. partner, Crowley brings invaluable insights into the performance of the EV500 truck, enabling Terraline to refine and evolve the technology throughout its development. This collaboration is expected to be mutually beneficial, with Crowley contributing to the technological advancements of Terraline’s electric trucks.
Crowley has been strategically expanding its brokerage activities and logistics solutions, focusing on sustainable and innovative approaches. The integration of zero-emission trucks from Terraline aligns with Crowley’s initiatives to enhance lower-emission electrification in its terminals and other facilities, including onsite equipment.
Bob Weist, Crowley’s vice president of North America transportation, highlighted the company’s goal to become the most sustainable and innovative logistics company in the Americas. “Partnering with Terraline for this pilot project can advance our progress to reach net-zero across all of our scopes and operations,” he said, emphasizing the fast-paced innovation in the industry to meet the growing demand for transformational technologies.
This partnership between Crowley and Terraline is more than a business collaboration; it’s a step towards a greener, more sustainable future in freight transportation. As the industry eagerly awaits the results of this pilot project, this initiative sets a precedent for others to follow.
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