Fuel Transport and Kenvue are testing an electric freight delivery route in the Greater Toronto Area through a joint pilot programme aimed at evaluating electric truck performance in urban and winter operating conditions.
The project, known as eLoop, began operating in January and uses an electric truck on a short-haul, multi-stop delivery route across the Greater Toronto Area, the companies said in a joint statement.
The pilot is designed to assess operational performance, energy efficiency and emissions impacts of electric freight transport in dense urban environments and cold-weather conditions.
“This is an exciting milestone and important step forward for our company,” said Robert Piccioni, Chief Executive of Fuel Transport. “Thanks to support from Kenvue, we’re able to test this technology in a real-world setting, helping us better understand how it can evolve our long-term operational goals to build more flexible and future-forward solutions for our clients.”
Kenvue, which owns brands including Aveeno, Johnson’s, Listerine, Neutrogena and Tylenol, said the initiative supports its broader supply chain sustainability strategy.
“As a manufacturer with a large and complex Canadian supply chain, partnering with Fuel allows us to pilot practical ways to advance a more resilient and sustainable transportation network,” said Chris Mascella, senior director of supply chain Canada at Kenvue.
The companies did not disclose financial details of the pilot or the type of electric truck being used.
The project reflects growing interest among logistics operators and consumer goods companies in evaluating electric commercial vehicles for urban freight delivery as companies seek to lower emissions and improve supply chain sustainability.