American legacy automaker Ford gained a massive electric vehicle order from global sustainability leader Ecolab. According to the joint press release, Ecolab will purchase over 1,000 Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E units to support its electrification efforts.
This latest collaboration marks the two companies’ “nearly century” partnership, with Ecolab helping Ford to reduce and reuse water in its vehicle factories since 1925.
Partnership agreement
Ecolab plans to start its fleet electrification efforts in California by replacing its sales and service vehicles with all-electric vehicles by 2025.
By the end of the decade, it aims to have 100% of its commercial vehicle fleet in North America be all-electric vehicles.
In that sense, Ecolab committed to buying more than 1,000 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro e-trucks and Mustang Mach-E crossovers in the state.
Apart from the purchase deal, Ecolab will also gain access to Ford Pro’s productivity software and service solutions to streamline fleet operations significantly.
Ford Pro’s charging and telematics software will aid Ecolab’s fleet managers in maximising vehicle performance and productivity. At the same time, it can help them monitor the batteries’ state of charge (SoC) and accumulate data for future efficiency gains.
“Ford and Ecolab have worked closely for almost 100 years, from water conservation at Ford now to electrification at Ecolab. Together, we’re showing that sustainability is good for the bottom line and the environment.”
Ted Cannis, Ford Pro CEO
Ecolab’s Chairman and CEO also expressed his delight with the extended partnership.
“Ford and Ecolab have worked together for nearly a century, most recently to help conserve water and energy while improving business performance. This next phase of our relationship will help us move quickly and at scale with the goal of improving profits through renewable energy and EV solutions for the betterment of our employees, business, and the environment.”
Christophe Beck, Ecolab Chairman and CEO
Ecolab’s electrification efforts
Ecolab aims to electrify its entire commercial vehicle fleet by 2030. In order to do that, Ecolab must replace all 11,000 of its traditional internal combustion engine-powered vehicles in its North American fleet with battery-electric models.
It expects to reduce the overall costs of its operation with its transition to EVs. Specifically, it noted that the move could enable the company to save approximately 50% in annual fuel costs per 2023 F-150 Lightning Pro truck. Impressively, it equates to about $1,400 in fuel per vehicle annually.
Ecolab’s intensified electrification efforts are crucial for its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
