Kruger Energy, a Canadian developer and operator of renewable energy power plants, is incorporating electric trucks into its transportation fleet. The company has deployed two Peterbilt 579EV trucks and ordered 50 more, with 15 to 20 expected to be in operation within the next two years.
The first two trucks will be used to transport products between two plants in Quebec. Jean Roy, COO of Kruger Energy, expressed excitement about this step towards transport electrification and aligning with the company’s mission to develop eco-friendly solutions.
“We are excited to take our first steps in transport electrification, a goal that aligns perfectly with Kruger Energy’s mission to develop renewable energy solutions that are beneficial to the environment and our communities. The data collected from the electric truck batteries will help further expand our expertise in energy storage, which is critical to renewable energy production. Also, we are already planning to expand our fleet of alternatively fuelled vehicles,” said Jean Roy, Chief Operating Officer of Kruger Energy.
Québec and British Columbia are the only provinces in Canada that offer financial incentives for the purchase of electric heavy-duty trucks through their “Ecocamionnage program,” offering a rebate of 175,000 CAD.
“When we embarked on Reimagine 2030, Kruger Products’ sustainability strategy, we knew that we had to dig even deeper to find viable sustainable solutions allowing us to continue to grow as a business, while also shrinking our environmental footprint,” added Dino Bianco, CEO, Kruger Products. “These two electric vehicles represent the first of many steps we are taking to continue to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. As the leading tissue manufacturer in Canada, we have a responsibility to offer consumers and our customers high quality products while also protecting our environment.”
