{"id":29397,"date":"2022-08-16T16:34:19","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T20:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=29397"},"modified":"2022-08-16T16:34:19","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T20:34:19","slug":"coke-canada-using-ford-e-transit-new-pilot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=29397","title":{"rendered":"Coke Canada using Ford E-Transit in new pilot program"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd, or Coke Canada, announced today that it\u2019s testing a new EV pilot program using Ford\u2019s<\/a> E-Transit cargo van.<\/p>\n

Coke Canada is testing its very first EV cargo delivery vans in a new pilot in the Greater Montreal Area. The bottling manufacturer buys the famous Coca-Cola syrup, enhances it, and packages them while distributing it to its 16,000 customers. <\/p>\n

The Canadian bottling company will use Ford\u2019s E-Transit<\/a>, which has been a hit so far for the legacy automaker. In fact, Ford\u2019s July sales<\/a> show the E-Transit controlling 95% of the electric van market.<\/p>\n

The move comes as many corporations promise a carbon-neutral future. In fact, Coca-Cola Canada has taken several steps already towards a cleaner future. <\/p>\n

For one thing, the bottling company plans to reduce the carbon footprint of each drink by 25%<\/a>. So far, Coke Canada has reduced its carbon footprint by 21% since 2010.<\/p>\n

Coke Canada also reached 100% water replenishment in 2019, meaning the company gives back the same amount of water they use for operations.<\/p>\n

With the help of Ford\u2019s E-Transit, Coke Canada looks to make good on its commitments. The new pilot program includes more than just the EV delivery vans.<\/p>\n

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Will Coke Canada using the Ford E-Transit spark a trend?<\/h2>\n

Coke Canada will be using three fully electric Ford E-Transit EV vans to deliver to its customers. Chief Operating Officer of Coke Canada, Stephen du Toit, praised the program, saying:<\/p>\n

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We\u2019re very pleased to add the Ford E-Transit to our delivery fleet. We know we have work to do to decrease the emissions from our fleet and we\u2019re considering everything. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Toit continues:<\/p>\n

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We\u2019re building a business with sustainability at the foundation of our future and are looking to partner with suppliers who are leading the change in these areas to help us do it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Ford is a leader in this regard, as the company continues to see strong demand for its EV models. In fact, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is the third best-selling EV<\/a> so far this year, behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3.<\/p>\n

To further sweeten the deal, Coke Canada\u2019s new program includes installing EV chargers at work and in employees\u2019 homes. The bottling company will test the Ford E-Transit\u2019s performance to determine if it\u2019s the right fit.<\/p>\n

Coke Canada has 275 delivery vans throughout Canada, with another 25 in the Greater Montreal Area. If the program is successful, Coke Canada hopes to expand the deal.<\/p>\n

Coke Canada is one of many companies looking to cut emissions and electricity their fleet. For example, Amazon, the US Post Office, and UPS are a few notable companies adopting EV fleets.<\/p>\n

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