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The VNR Electric models from Volvo Trucks North America are the first zero tailpipe emission, battery-electric Class 8 trucks to be deployed in Albertsons Cos. company-wide fleet.
Albertsons Achieves Inaugural Zero-Emission Refrigerated Grocery Delivery
June 1, 2021
Albertsons Companies, the second-largest grocery chain in the U.S., has received two Volvo VNR Electric trucks at its distribution center in Irvine, Calif.
The VNR Electric models from Volvo Trucks North America are the first zero tailpipe emission, battery-electric Class 8 trucks to be deployed in Albertsons’ company-wide fleet and will be serving Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions stores in Southern California. Albertsons procured electric-powered transport refrigeration units from Advanced Energy Machines (AEM) to pair with its Volvo VNR Electrics, enabling the first commercial 100% zero-emission grocery delivery with a Class 8 truck in the U.S. This inaugural delivery, which took place at a LEED-certified Albertsons store in Irvine, marks a milestone toward achieving the company’s sustainability goals.