New electric truck joins Waterloo’s zero emissions fleet

The City of Waterloo has introduced a fully electric truck into its growing zero emissions fleet. The new Ford F-150 will be primarily used as a patrol unit to monitor road conditions, such as potholes, signs and debris to ensure safety and compliance.

“This is a great step towards reducing the city's carbon footprint while maintaining essential services. It aligns with the city’s strategic priority as a leader in environmental sustainability and ensures we play our part in addressing climate change,” says Mayor McCabe.

A typical city road patrol vehicle covers an average of 35,000 kilometres a year, so when the previous vehicle reached its end-of-life, the city was presented with an opportunity to embrace electric technology.

“We're constantly evaluating our fleet to maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact,” says Jason Evans, Manager of fleet services. “Opting for an electric vehicle was a logical and environmentally-conscious choice.”

The truck is the latest example of the city’s progress towards meeting greenhouse gas reduction targets and integrating sustainability into all corporate programs and processes. The city remains committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050, relative to 2010 levels.

In 2020, the city converted the entire building inspection fleet to zero-emission vehicles. Since then, additional electric vehicles have been added as replacements are needed. The city also uses other electric operating equipment, including being the first municipality in Canada to utilize an electric robot mower.

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