Today marks an important milestone in 7Gen’s mission to make electric truck and bus integration easier in fleets.
7Gen is deploying the first all-electric class 7 Peterbilt 220EV box truck in Canada to meet the needs of their last mile delivery client GoBolt. The truck is fitted with a 24ft box and is great for deliveries in the downtown core because of its narrow turning circle and tight form factor.
“We are proud of this milestone that aligns with our core business model of breaking through barriers and making EVs a preferred choice over combustion engine alternatives, by getting our client this first all-electric class 7 box truck in Canada,” said 7Gen’s CEO, Frans Tjallingii.
“Our clients see value in our lease-to-own offer because it simplifies the otherwise complex transition to EVs and allows them to gain expertise without having to build as much internal capacity.“
With offices in Vancouver and Montreal, 7Gen is focused on helping urban short haul transportation companies get to zero emissions at a fast pace. They provide procurement and deployment services from a customer perspective and work to provide the significant capital required to finance these fast growing companies.
GoBolt, a technology company on a mission to build the world’s largest sustainable, vertically integrated supply chain network, has been a significant client to 7Gen and has made big waves with its groundbreaking work toward increasing zero-emission transportation.
“As a company, we are on track to provide carbon-neutral deliveries by the end of 2023,” said GoBolt’s Co-Founder and CEO, Mark Ang.
“Sustainability isn’t achieved by one company’s efforts alone and it’s not without its challenges. It takes working and partnering with like-minded businesses to move the needle, especially when it comes to embracing new technologies like the Peterbilt 220EV. We’re thrilled to partner with 7Gen, share our learnings and build a roadmap for the logistics industry to follow.”
7Gen raised an $8 million financing round last year co-led by Siemens for its EV-as-a-Service Model.
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