US Foods has installed 30 battery-electric vehicles at its distribution hub in La Mirada, Calif., as part of its pledge to cut its carbon footprint by 32.5% by 2032. The firm recently established an ecologically friendly distribution hub in Sacramento, California, and is also focusing on route optimization to minimise miles traveled. The vehicles are now powered by portable charging stations, but the business intends to establish charging infrastructure at the La Mirada site. The vehicles are almost the same size as regular diesel trucks, and drivers may notice quieter deliveries. Despite current driver shortages, the corporation seems unconcerned about labour when it comes to truck operation.

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