Canadian logistics firm Purolator says it would spend $1 billion over the following seven years electrifying its fleet and terminals.

The subsidiary of Canada Submit says it would buy greater than 3,500 absolutely electrical last-mile supply automobiles, together with some made in Canada, and the electrification of greater than 60 terminals throughout the nation.

Purolator mentioned in an announcement that it expects so as to add greater than 100 all-electric automobiles to its fleet this 12 months and an extra 150 in 2024. 

The acquisition will embrace vehicles from U.S.-manufacturer Motiv Energy Programs, Ford E-Transit van and the BrightDrop Zevo 600, constructed by Basic Motors in Ingersoll, Ont. 

“The corporate selected these companions based mostly on their potential to ship market-leading expertise and operational assist and to satisfy Purolator’s distinctive transportation wants serving markets throughout Canada,” Purolator mentioned. 

The corporate in March will begin deploying 25 Ford E-Transit vans in London, Ont.; Richmond, B.C.; and Quebec Metropolis. Fifty-five Motiv and 15 BrightDrop fashions, together with a number of low-speed automobiles and electrical cargo bikes (e-bikes), might be added later this 12 months.

Purolator says its funding in environmental sustainability, together with the electrification of 60 per cent of its fleet, is predicted to cut back its greenhouse fuel emissions in 2030 by 80,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equal.

“Our ambition is to be the greenest courier firm in Canada, and with this funding, Purolator will take one more vital step towards a extra sustainable future and more healthy planet,” Purolator CEO John Ferguson mentioned within the assertion. “We’ve set bold objectives for ourselves and are working with our clients and companions day by day to cut back our carbon footprint and shield the environment.”

Purolator started greening its fleet in 2005, when it added greater than 500 hybrid-electric automobiles to its fleet. It used its first absolutely electrical supply vans in 2021.