CarMax Introduces its First All-Electric Semi-Truck into Logistics Fleet
12 Dicembre 2023 - 3:00PM
CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer
of used cars, announces the pilot of its first
all-electric semi-truck that is being used as a vehicle hauler
in California’s San Joaquin Valley. The truck can transport up
to seven vehicles at one time and can travel an estimated 230 miles
on a single charge, enabling it to efficiently service CarMax’s
stores in the region. CarMax is testing the all-electric semi-truck
in real-world conditions and its Stockton, California store will
serve as the region's hub for fast-charging the vehicle with a
Level 3 charging station.
CarMax’s test to replace a diesel semi-truck with a
zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) will help the company make decisions on
future expansions of electric semi-trucks. It also supports the
company’s overall efforts to reduce its environmental impact and
work toward its commitment to achieve a 50% reduction in greenhouse
gas emissions by 2025, based on a 2018 baseline, and reach its goal
of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
“We are excited to test the efficiencies of the all-electric
semi-truck within our transportation fleet and to see how this
vehicle can support our overall sustainability efforts,” said Matt
Aman, vice president of Logistics at CarMax. “At CarMax, we’re
committed to collaborating with industry innovators, like Penske,
to incorporate technologies into our business that will help us
reduce our carbon footprint.”
The Freightliner eCascadia all-electric semi-truck is the first
to be leased by Penske Truck Leasing as a vehicle hauler.
“Collaborating with forward-thinking customers like CarMax to use
electric trucks within their vehicle delivery operations is
important to advancing sustainability in the transportation
industry,” said Patrick Watt, vice president, alternative vehicle
and emerging technologies at Penske Truck Leasing. “These electric
semi-trucks are well-suited to meet CarMax’s regional delivery
needs while also reducing emissions.”
CarMax has achieved meaningful progress toward its 2025
emissions reduction target with a total emissions reduction of more
than 10% in calendar year 2022. The company has implemented
efficiencies to improve its electricity use, including retrofitting
stores with LED lighting, and has increased its use of renewable
electricity from wind, solar and biogas. In fact, CarMax recently
ranked 13th on the EPA’s Green Power Partnership Top 30 Retail
list, with 36% of the company’s total electricity use coming from
green power sources.
As CarMax strives to achieve its emissions goals, the company is
working closely with its partners and providers to explore
technologies that support sustainability efforts.
For more information on CarMax and its commitment to reducing
its carbon footprint, visit
https://socialresponsibility.carmax.com/.
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About CarMax
CarMax, the nation’s largest retailer of used autos,
revolutionized the automotive retail industry by driving integrity,
honesty and transparency in every interaction. The company offers a
truly personalized experience with the option for customers to do
as much, or as little, online and in-store as they want. During the
fiscal year ended February 28, 2023, CarMax sold approximately
810,000 used vehicles and 590,000 wholesale vehicles at its
auctions. In addition, CarMax Auto Finance originated nearly $9
billion in receivables during fiscal 2023, adding to its nearly $17
billion portfolio. CarMax has over 240 stores, more than 30,000
associates, and is proud to have been recognized for 19 consecutive
years as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®. CarMax
is committed to making a positive impact on people, communities and
the environment. Learn more in the 2023 Responsibility Report.
For more information, visit www.carmax.com.
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