J.B. Hunt Adopts Nikola Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles for Sustainable Freight Operations
Key Ideas
- J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has added 20 Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicles to its fleet for freight operations along the West Coast, specifically in California for port and drayage transport.
- The move aims to help customers reduce carbon emissions, comply with California's emission regulations, and adopt zero-emission vehicle technology.
- The company is focused on sustainability goals, aiming to reduce carbon emission intensity by 32% from 2019 levels by 2034, with a significant portion of their fleet already consisting of alternative-powered vehicles.
- Nikola will provide fueling and infrastructure support for the FCEVs through its HYLA brand, with J.B. Hunt already operating three Nikola FCEVs for dedicated customer operations.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. from Lowell has introduced 20 Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) to its fleet for freight operations along the West Coast, particularly in California for port and drayage transport. This initiative responds to the need to address carbon emissions and comply with California's emission regulations by adopting zero-emission vehicle technology. Customers of J.B. Hunt will be able to reduce their carbon footprint and avoid California emission fees by opting for zero-emission vehicle pick-ups and deliveries.
Greer Woodruff, executive vice president at J.B. Hunt, highlighted the company's commitment to sustainability and how these FCEVs play a crucial role in helping both customers and the company achieve their sustainability goals. The company's fleet already includes over 200 alternative-powered equipment vehicles, including battery-electric, hydrogen-electric, and renewable natural gas powered vehicles.
Nikola, based in Phoenix, will provide the necessary fueling and infrastructure support for these FCEVs under its HYLA brand. J.B. Hunt is on a sustainability journey, aiming to reduce carbon emission intensity by 32% from 2019 levels by 2034, with significant progress already made. The company has already integrated three Nikola FCEVs to support dedicated customer operations, showcasing a commitment to embracing alternative-powered equipment and reducing carbon emissions in the logistics sector.
Topics
Utilities
Sustainability
Carbon Emissions
Zero-emission Vehicles
Logistics
Freight Operations
Alternative-powered Equipment
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