Canada Post says all-electric delivery vehicles are coming to its depot in Nanaimo, B.C.
The custom-built truck was made specifically for Canada Post by U.S. van manufacturer Morgan Olson.
Canada Post says the Morgan Olson C250 vans were modified to run on electricity instead of gasoline, and that they are one step towards the company's goal of transitioning half its fleet to electric vehicles by 2030. "With nearly 14,000 vehicles, Canada Post has one of the largest fleets in the country and continues to test a variety of battery-electric vehicles to support its plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050," said Canada Post in a release Wednesday.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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