Alsco Launches Fleet Electrification Program

As fleets nationwide transition to all-electric vehicles for last-mile deliveries, Motiv announced the deployment of four all-electric step vans with Alsco. These zero-emission step vans are built on Motiv’s EPIC F-59 Ford eQVM-approved chassis and will serve routes in Sacramento, CA, and Los Angeles, with dozens more planned for next year, according to a news release.

Alsco selected Motiv after successful demonstrations, where Alsco drivers and depot managers were impressed with the Motiv-powered electric trucks’ performance. Ideal for Alsco’s routes, Motiv’s EPIC F-59 chassis incorporates its fifth-generation electric powertrain technology, AdaptEV software and BMW battery packs. These all-electric step vans will reduce operation and maintenance costs by up to 85 percent, resulting in a lower total cost of ownership over the life of the vehicle. On an annual basis, the four electric step vans will offset approximately 100 metric tons of CO2 versus diesel-powered internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. They also provide drivers with fatigue-reducing features such as hill hold and regenerative braking.

Alsco works to make its processes more sustainable and source products from vendors who prioritize eco-friendly options. By introducing zero-emission all-electric step vans into its fleet, Alsco is taking concrete steps to decrease its carbon footprint in the communities it serves.

“Alsco’s products, by nature, are more sustainable compared to disposables,” said Ben Fox, director of sales and marketing, Alsco. “We promote the use of reusable items, like uniforms, cloth napkins, towels, isolation gowns and floor mats to our customers. It only makes sense for us to put our delivery drivers in sustainable, efficient, reliable Motiv-powered all-electric step vans.”

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