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Fastenal Selects ZEVX for Operational Trial to Electrify Select Fleet Trucks
Industrial Supply Leader Adopts Best-in-Class EV Battery System Technology & Commercial Powertrains to Lower the Environmental Impact of its Fleet and Realize
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[{"type":"text","content":"Industrial Supply Leader Adopts Best-in-Class EV Battery System Technology & Commercial Powertrains to Lower the Environmental Impact of its Fleet and Realize Operational Efficiencies \nGILBERT, Ariz., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) has selected ZEVX™, a worldwide leader in intelligent electric vehicle (EV) systems, for an operational trial to convert pickup trucks in its fleet to EVs.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\"We are committed to helping Fastenal incorporate EV technology in its last-mile delivery fleet,\" said Sydney Dunn, SVP of Sales & Field Operations at ZEVX. \"We share the bold goals of lowering carbon emissions while improving efficiencies, decreasing costs, and extending the life of existing commercial vehicles.\"\nZEVX is a rapid innovator in battery electric power systems and data intelligence for e-mobility applications. The company has a series of premier battery electric powertrain and power system products that quickly migrate Class 2 to 5 commercial fleet assets and auxiliary power systems to zero carbon.\n\"With so many vehicles in operation around the world, we want to be a driver of innovation and efficiency in commercial transportation,\" said Kevin Larson, Fastenal's VP of Transportation. \"We're constantly looking at new solutions like the ZEVX technology to help move the industry forward and potentially accelerate our own carbon reduction journey.\"\nWith a proof-of-concept stage complete, today's news represents a six-state trial utilizing the ZEVX premier battery electric powertrain and power system products to repower up to 16 Fastenal vehicles in 2023.\nAbout ZEVXZEVX is a worldwide leader in intelligent EV systems powering commercial Class 2 to 5 vehicles, power takeoff, reefer refrigeration, and EV infrastructure such as charging stations. ZEVX has a series of battery electric powertrain and power system products that can quickly migrate commercial fleet assets to zero carbon. ZEVX has a service mission to support customers through a deep partner network using existing automotive service infrastructure. This provides for rapid adoption through our service network to install and deliver advanced data intelligence from fleet asset customers to optimize their carbon transition. For more information, please visit zevx.com.\nAbout FastenalFastenal provides a broad offerin...