Penske Truck Leasing has ordered 750 Ford E-Transit electrical cargo vans. The corporate carried out a profitable pilot of the E-Transit late final yr, and plans to take supply of the primary a number of automobiles within the subsequent a number of weeks.
Penske Truck Leasing operates greater than 372,000 automobiles from greater than 1,300 places on 5 continents. Penske will make its first Ford E-Transits obtainable in Southern California, and plans to section in different US places later within the yr.
As soon as the E-Transits go into service, they are going to be made obtainable for each short-term rental and longer-term full-service leasing.
The Ford E-Transit has an estimated vary of over 126 miles. Its Professional Energy Onboard function turns the car right into a cellular generator with as much as 2.4 kW of energy. Since starting deliveries earlier this yr, Ford has seen sturdy demand, and has been engaged on methods to extend manufacturing.
“We’re excited to assist carry these new automobiles to market as each a rental and full-service lease possibility for our prospects,” stated Artwork Vallely, President of Penske Truck Leasing. “We proceed to increase and diversify our fleet of electrical automobiles and to supply new choices for purchasers looking for extra sustainable selections.”
Supply: Penske Truck Leasing
