Distributed Energy Resources, GHG Emissions, Industrial  -  May 10, 2024

ComEd Adds All-Electric Bucket Trucks

ComEd announced the addition of two new, all-electric bucket trucks to its fleet, which is part of the company’s initiative to transition its fleet vehicles to the use of fully electric, biodiesel and clean-powered vehicles.

ComEd’s fleet electrification is part of an Exelon-wide climate initiative, Path to Clean. The company is on track to convert 50% of its vehicle fleet to electric by 2030. ComEd has begun piloting new all-electric fleet trucks and has a mix of nearly 1,000 all-electric, plug-in hybrid, or idle-mitigation vehicles in the queue. In addition, ComEd is making facility upgrades, having added 500 charging stations across its footprint to date with more to come.

“Everyone benefits from the improved air quality created from the transition to EVs, regardless as to if you own or ride in an EV,” said Vito Martino, vice president of distribution system operations at ComEd, in a statement. “We’re providing a variety of tools and resources to help our customers make the transition to an EV, but we’re also proud to walk the walk by electrifying our own vehicle fleet.”

Electrifying half of ComEd’s fleet has the potential to eliminate an additional 29,000 metric tons of GHG emissions, building on top of the 4,000 metric tons of emissions ComEd’s fleet already avoids annually.

Designed for performance and optimal battery usage, the new trucks, sourced through Altec, are powered through a single-battery system that supports both the vehicle and hydraulic bucket, providing approximately 135 miles of range during standard operation.

The new vehicles will begin operations in May, in time to support the upcoming storm season.

ComEd continues to replace end-of-life internal combustion vehicles with plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles, reducing fuel and maintenance costs while creating financial savings that are passed on to customers.

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