Lafarge Canada Pioneers All-Electric Trucks, Setting the Bar for Sustainable Operations in North America
July 20 2023 - 9:15AM
Business Wire
- Progress made toward electrifying the company’s truck fleet,
positively impacting scope 1 emissions
- First North American Holcim Group company to put all-electric
trucks to use in operations
Lafarge Canada today announced a significant milestone in its
commitment to sustainability and the journey towards achieving
net-zero emissions. The company is taking a pivotal step by
electrifying its work truck fleet in conjunction with North
American electric vehicle supplier Vicinity Motor Corp. (“VMC”),
resulting in a reduction in scope 1 emissions on site.
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L-R: Lincoln Kyne, Senior Vice President,
Lafarge Canada BC Market and William Trainer, CEO, VMC (Photo:
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In collaboration with VMC and automotive dealer Pioneer
Automotive Group, Lafarge Canada has identified a gap in the market
offering within the work truck segment and selected a
purpose-built, custom-upfit all-electric industrial vehicle - the
VMC 1200. Designed as a versatile vehicle to excel in aggregates
and production sites, even in the face of challenging weather
conditions, this vehicle sets a new standard for sustainable
transportation in the construction materials industry.
Lafarge Canada is deploying two all-electric VMC trucks in its
British Columbia aggregates and ready-mix operations, signifying a
shift towards sustainable transportation solutions. As Lafarge
expands its fleet, additional VMC models will be integrated
throughout 2024.
Lincoln Kyne, Senior Vice President, Lafarge Canada BC Market,
expressing his pride in this initiative, states: "I am extremely
proud of this industry-leading initiative with Vicinity Motor
Corporation, a company rooted in British Columbia. With a proven
track record in producing reliable electric vehicles that operate
across North America, I am excited for the opportunity to
collaborate on the design of new models for our business lines in
the coming years."
Brad Kohl CEO Lafarge Canada (West) agrees, “The benefits of
this electrification effort are twofold, delivering cost savings
and contributing to a reduction in scope 1 emissions on site. Each
VMC 1200 truck is estimated to reduce site emissions related to
transportation by 6200 tonnes of CO2 annually, showcasing Lafarge's
firm commitment to sustainability and its role in combating climate
change”.
William Trainer, Chief Executive Officer of Vicinity Motor
Corp., added: “We are thrilled to announce this new electrification
partnership with Lafarge, Canada’s largest supplier of sustainable
and innovative building solutions. Our VMC 1200 is the ideal
vehicle to help their team advance sustainable transportation and
reduce carbon emissions in the Canadian building solutions sector -
helping to create a better world for everyone. We look forward to
working closely with the team at Lafarge to enable their
electrification journey.”
Lafarge Canada remains steadfast in its pursuit of sustainable
practices in the construction industry. The electrification of its
truck fleet represents a significant step forward in the company’s
goal of reaching net-zero emissions and accelerating green
growth.
About Lafarge Canada Inc.
Lafarge Canada is a subsidiary of Holcim, a global leader in
innovative and sustainable building solutions. Driven by its
purpose to build progress for people and the planet, its 60,000
employees are on a mission to decarbonize building while improving
living standards for all. The company empowers its customers across
all regions to build better with less, with its broad range of
low-carbon and circular solutions, from ECOPact to ECOPlanet. With
its innovative systems, from Elevate’s roofing to PRB’s insulation,
Holcim makes buildings more sustainable in use, driving energy
efficiency and green retrofitting. With sustainability at the core
of its strategy, Holcim is becoming a net-zero company with 1.5°C
targets validated by SBTi.
www.lafarge.ca
About Vicinity Motor Corp.
Vicinity Motor Corp. (NASDAQ:VEV)(TSXV:VMC) ("VMC") is a North
American supplier of electric vehicles for both public and
commercial enterprise use. The Company leverages a dealer network
and close relationships with world-class manufacturing partners to
supply its flagship electric, CNG and clean-diesel Vicinity buses,
as well as the VMC 1200 electric truck to the transit and
industrial markets. For more information, please visit
www.vicinitymotorcorp.com.
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Media Kristen Marston Communications and Marketing
Manager, Western Canada Lafarge Canada Inc.
kristen.marston@lafarge.com Adetutu Opeyemi External
Communications and Marketing Advisor, Eastern Canada Lafarge Canada
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