Daimler Truck North America has delivered 20 zero-emission, battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors to Reyes Beverage Group, an alcoholic beverage distributor. The vehicles are deployed at Reyes’ Golden Brands – East Bay and Harbor Distributing – Huntington Beach, California warehouses. The company says this marks the first phase in Reyes’ transition to a fully zero-emission fleet in California by 2039. An additional nine vehicles are scheduled for delivery to Reyes’ Gate City Beverage – San Bernardino warehouse later this year.

“The Freightliner eCascadia is built with maximum productivity in mind for fleets switching to efficient, zero-emission vehicles,” said David Carson, senior vice president, sales and marketing for DTNA. “We are fully committed to reducing emissions with our vehicles and working with partners like RBG who share our vision to continue moving the commercial transportation industry toward a more sustainable future.”

Reyes said its decision to adopt the Freightliner eCascadia builds on its recent transition to renewable diesel and its ongoing idle-time reduction program. These electric vehicles will contribute significantly toward Reyes’ goal of reducing carbon emissions by 60% by 2030, saving over 98,000 gallons of diesel annually and avoiding nearly 700 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year.

Reyes’ Freightliner eCascadia tractors will rely on electric charging stations installed at each facility, allowing them to recharge to 80% capacity in as little as 90 minutes, DTNA said.

The Freightliner eCascadia offers multiple battery and drive axle configurations with ranges between 155 and 230 miles, depending on the truck specification, according to DTNA. For enhanced road safety, the trucks come standard with Detroit Assurance with Active Brake Assist 5 Suite of Safety Systems, DTNA said. For customers currently transitioning to electric vehicles or interested in electrification, Daimler Truck North America said it offers comprehensive fleet electrification solutions. From Detroit eFill commercial chargers to Detroit eConsulting services, DTNA said it can assist customers with charging infrastructure, energy optimization, and renewable energy integration, providing a transition to zero-emission operations.