Sunbelt Rentals has ordered five Peterbilt Model 579EVs from Peterbilt Motors Company for use of delivering rental machinery to and from jobsites around the country. The order is the first step towards Sunbelt Rentals goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions 35% by 2030, the company stated.
Based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Sunbelt Rentals has 15,000 rental experts, over 975 locations, and a diversified fleet that exceeds $10 billion, the company stated in a press release. Sunbelt Rentals has been in business for more than 35 years, servicing customers ranging from commercial, industrial, residential, and municipal industries.
“Sunbelt Rentals isn’t just making a commitment to purchase battery-electric Class 8 trucks. We are striving to be a leader in environmental responsibility and sustainability, not only in our industry, but in the overall commercial market,” Eric Jahnsen, director of transportation fleet at Sunbelt Rentals, said. “In order to exceed our goals, we need to start operating zero-emission vehicles immediately. Peterbilt is giving us the opportunity to put battery electric trucks on the road as soon as we can put the infrastructure in place to support it.”
According to Peterbilt, the all-electric 579EV powertrain provides a range up to 150 miles when used with a recommended DC fast-charger, high-energy density battery packs that recharge in three to four hours, making it ideal for regional haul, drayage, pickup and delivery, and last-mile operations.
“Peterbilt takes great pride in having the Model 579EV chosen by Sunbelt Rentals to achieve their commitment of significantly reducing GHG emissions from its fleet by 2030,” said Jason Skoog, Peterbilt general manager and Paccar vice president.
