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Tesla Semi takes center stage in Frito Lay’s mutli-million dollar sustainability initiative

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It’s also the first to implement site-wide alternative fuel vehicles, on-site renewable energy generation, energy storage equipment, and employee EV charging stations. 12 Crown Li-ion forklifts. Six Peterbilt 220EV electric box trucks. The transformation of the Modesto site is near completion.

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Walmart showcases WAVE tractor-trailer at MATS; micro-turbine range extended electric vehicle with 45.5 kWh Li-ion pack

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The prototype is the result of collaboration between Walmart and many vendors, including Peterbilt, Roush Engineering, Great Dane Trailers and Capstone Turbine. The truck’s shape represents a 20% reduction in aerodynamic drag over Walmart’s current Peterbilt Model 386. Laydon Composites Ltd.; and Whiting.

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