SCE Adds Electric Pickups and a Big Rig to Its Fleet

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Edison International announced key advancements in its fleet electrification goals through its subsidiary, Southern California Edison (SCE). After acquiring 15 all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning trucks, SCE aims to electrify 100% of its light-duty vehicles by 2030. Additionally, it plans to electrify 30% of medium-duty and 8% of heavy-duty trucks. The company expects to save over 620,000 gallons of fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 6,000 metric tons annually. With existing infrastructure and future installations, SCE is set to enhance its electric vehicle charger network significantly.

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• SCE's commitment to electrifying 30% of medium-duty trucks and 8% of heavy-duty trucks by 2030 reflects strong sustainability goals.
• Acquisition of 15 electric F-150 Lightning trucks supports SCE's plans for a fully electrified light-duty vehicle fleet.
• Projected annual savings of over 620,000 gallons of fuel and nearly 6,000 metric tons reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
• Plans to add approximately 2,000 EV chargers across 100 locations by 2028 enhance SCE's infrastructure.
• Future orders of nearly 250 electric pickups and hundreds more in 2024 demonstrate aggressive expansion in electric fleet.

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• None.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / January 18, 2023 / Edison International

In addition to electrifying all of its light-duty vehicles, SCE is committed to electrifying 30% of its medium-duty trucks and 8% of its heavy-duty trucks by 2030. PHOTO CREDIT: ROBERTO LAZARTE

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After recently taking delivery of 15 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup trucks, Southern California Edison is closer to its goal of electrifying all the cars, SUVs and passenger trucks in its fleet by 2030. It has also purchased its first electric big rig to be deployed full time.

"Electrifying our fleet is really important to California because of the air quality issues we have in our local communities and globally to help reverse the devastating impact of harmful greenhouse gas emissions," said Todd Carlson, SCE principal manager of Fleet Asset Management.

The F-150 Lightning pickups have a range of between 240 and 320 miles per charge, depending on battery size. The big rig, a Peterbilt, has a range of about 135 miles per charge fully loaded. It will be deployed in the crane operations group, where it will carry the tooling and equipment that large cranes need to operate. It may also be used for material transport, carrying equipment to service centers and job sites in the field.

This isn't SCE's first experience with a Class 8 heavy-duty electric truck. Two years ago, it became the nation's first electric company to receive and test Freightliner's eCascadia.

In addition to SCE's goal of electrifying 100% of its light-duty vehicles, it has committed to electrifying 30% of its medium-duty trucks, 8% of its heavy-duty trucks and 60% of its forklifts by 2030.

SCE estimates that in pursuing its 2030 fleet electrification goals, it will save more than 620,000 gallons of fuel annually and eliminate close to 6,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions a year. That would be the same amount saved by taking 7,600 cars off the road for a year or planting and growing nearly 600,000 trees for 10 years. When its fleet of more than 6,400 vehicles, trailers and off-road equipment is fully electrified, SCE will reduce its annual fuel consumption by nearly 4.5 million gallons.

"We're very excited to have electric pickup trucks now as an option," Carlson said. "We have plans to order nearly 250 as quickly as we can get them, hundreds more in 2024, and then about 100 a year for the next decade."

To meet the demands of its growing electric fleet, SCE has 400 EV charge ports in operation at its corporate facilities and has installed infrastructure for 200 more. Through 2028, the electric company expects to add roughly 2,000 more chargers at about 100 locations.

To learn more about SCE's commitment to a clean energy future, visit edison.com/clean-energy.

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FAQ

What are Edison International's fleet electrification goals?

Edison International aims to electrify 100% of its light-duty vehicles, 30% of medium-duty trucks, and 8% of heavy-duty trucks by 2030.

How many electric vehicles did SCE recently acquire?

SCE has recently acquired 15 all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning pickup trucks.

What environmental impact will SCE's electrification efforts have?

SCE's electrification plan is expected to save over 620,000 gallons of fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 6,000 metric tons annually.

What is the timeline for SCE's electric vehicle charger installations?

SCE plans to add about 2,000 electric vehicle chargers across 100 locations by 2028.

What type of electric big rig did SCE acquire?

SCE has acquired a Peterbilt electric big rig that will be used in its operations.