- Ford Pro™ will collaborate with Ecolab to electrify the global
sustainability company’s North American sales and service fleet by
2030, beginning in California with more than 1,000 Ford F-150®
Lightning® Pro trucks and Mustang® Mach-E® SUVs
- Fleet electrification is integral to Ecolab achieving its 2030
Impact Goals and net positive climate impacts, while improving
fleet operation costs with Ford Pro, estimated to potentially save
appx. $1,400 in annual fuel costs on every model year 2023 Ford
F-150 Lightning Pro truck in its fleet1
- Ford Pro helps commercial customers like Ecolab streamline the
path to electrification with a full suite of vehicles, charging,
software, service and financing solutions
Ecolab—a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene
and infection prevention solutions—selected Ford Pro™, Ford’s
commercial division, to accelerate the electrification of its sales
and service fleet, targeting complete North American fleet
electrification by 2030.
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Ecolab’s and Ford’s business relationship, forged nearly 100
years ago, is expanding on the heels of a new commitment to create
positive impacts, progress toward carbon neutrality and advance
sustainable growth.
Electrification of Ecolab’s North American fleet begins in
California with the conversion of its sales and service vehicles to
EVs by 2025. Ecolab will purchase and deploy more than 1,000 Ford
F-150® Lightning® Pro trucks and Mustang® Mach-E® SUVs, creating
what is anticipated to be the largest all-electric sales and
service fleet in California. Ford Pro offers a full suite of
charging and telematics software that Ecolab will use to help the
business maximize vehicle performance and fleet productivity.
The move to EVs is a crucial step in Ecolab’s efforts to achieve
net-zero emissions globally by 2050.
“Ford and Ecolab have worked closely for almost 100 years, from
water conservation at Ford now to electrification at Ecolab,” said
Ted Cannis, Ford Pro CEO. “Together, we’re showing that
sustainability is good for the bottom line and the
environment.”
Ford and Ecolab have a business relationship dating back to
1925, including collaboration on reducing and reusing water in Ford
manufacturing plants. Today, Ecolab operates more than 10,000
light-duty vehicles in its North American fleet, 95% of which are
Ford vehicles. During the past decade, Ecolab has purchased more
than 31,000 Ford vehicles.
“Ecolab’s history is rich with collaboration between like-minded
companies committed to sustainable business growth,” said
Christophe Beck, chairman and CEO of Ecolab. “Ford and Ecolab have
worked together for nearly a century, most recently to help
conserve water and energy while improving business performance.
This next phase of our relationship will help us move quickly and
at scale with the goal of improving profits through renewable
energy and EV solutions for the betterment of our employees,
business and the environment.”
Sustainability is at the heart of both Ford’s and Ecolab’s
operations and their shared commitment to carbon neutrality no
later than 2050.
Leveraging water conservation practice and technology—and with
support from collaborators like Ecolab—Ford has reduced water usage
in its manufacturing, supporting freshwater availability in local
communities. Ford has saved more than 186 billion gallons of water
since 2000 toward its aspiration to only use fresh water for human
consumption.
Major Business and Environmental Benefits
In going electric, Ecolab estimates that it can lower overall
costs, with internal financial models forecasting a lower total
cost of ownership over the life of the vehicles compared to ICE
vehicles. Ecolab can potentially save roughly 50% in annual fuel
costs per 2023 F-150 Lightning Pro truck, a savings of
approximately $1,400 in fuel per vehicle each year.1 Once vehicles
are deployed, Ecolab plans to use Ford Pro productivity software
and service solutions to manage and maintain its California
fleet.
Ford Pro productivity software and service solutions have been
shown to help optimize fleet operations. In a Ford Pro survey of
Sonoma County Winegrowers, respondents estimated that, on average,
they could reduce their idling hours by 49%, their time spent
tracking maintenance schedules by 37% and their time spent tracking
fuel usage by 58% with a solution like Ford Pro Telematics.2 In the
same survey, Sonoma County Winegrowers estimated they could reduce
their service downtime by about 20% using Mobile Service.3
Ford is a leading global commercial vehicle brand and has been
America’s best-selling line of commercial vehicles for 38
consecutive years.4 Ford Pro drives productivity solutions for
business through a comprehensive solution of vehicles, charging,
software, financing and service.
1Based on standard fuel price and vehicle usage assumptions.
Estimated savings of $1,404 based on 15,000 miles per year,
EPA-est. rating of 19.3 mpg combined average for new gas-powered
trucks, Q1 2023 average gasoline cost $3.383/gallon, residential
electricity cost of $0.1574/kWh
(https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a),
an F-150® Lightning® Platinum truck with an EPA-estimated
electricity consumption rate of 51.87 kWh/100 miles (weighted 43%
city/57% highway) and all charging carried out at home. Actual
savings will vary with conditions such as external elements,
vehicle maintenance, fuel price fluctuations, charging habits and
lithium-ion battery age and state of health.
2Internal Survey, Sonoma Fleet Solutions Survey (April 2023).
Available on vehicles with embedded modem or equipped with approved
plug-in device (PID). May require modem activation. Ford Telematics
and Ford Data Services require a purchased subscription. Terms and
conditions apply. Telematics service and features and access to
vehicle data depend on subscription and compatible AT&T network
availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle
capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of
connected features.
3Internal Survey, Sonoma Fleet Solutions Survey (April 2023).
Available at select locations. Services and mileage limits vary by
participating dealer. See dealer for details.
4Based on S&P Global Mobility CY1985-2022 U.S. TIPNet
registrations excluding registrations to individuals. TIP
registrations prior to 2010 do not include all GVW 1 and 2
vehicles.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in
Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world,
where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The
company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines
existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships
with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their
loyalty. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford
trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and
Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services. The company
does that through three customer-centered business segments: Ford
Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford
Model e, inventing breakthrough EVs along with embedded software
that defines always-on digital experiences for all customers; and
Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their
businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs.
Additionally, Ford is pursuing mobility solutions through Ford
Next, and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit
Company. Ford employs about 173,000 people worldwide. More
information about the company and its products and services is
available at corporate.ford.com.
About Ecolab
A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE: ECL)
is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and
infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and
the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation,
Ecolab has annual sales of $14 billion, employs more than 47,000
associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the
world. The company delivers comprehensive science-based solutions,
data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food
safety, maintain clean and safe environments and optimize water and
energy use. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operational
efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food,
healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets.
www.ecolab.com
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@Ecolab_Inc and Facebook @Ecolab.
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