Source: McDonald's
McDonald's Canada is testing out using zero-tailpipe emission tractors for its distribution needs in the Montréal area. With its supply chain distribution partner, Martin Brower, McDonald's uses the new Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 tractor. These will pull McDonald's-branded trailers to deliver to local branches within a 150km range. The company will use the trial to evaluate the tractor's performance in different weather conditions.
Aside from the Montréal trial, there are plans to conduct the same test in Brampton later this year. It's part of the company's larger plan to transition to lower-emission vehicles (where feasible) for its supply chain fleet that serves over 1,400 restaurants in the country. Globally, McDonald's has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its operations by 2050.