Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) has delivered 20 zero-emission, battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors to Reyes Beverage Group (RBG), a total bev-alc (alcoholic beverages) distributor. The vehicles, deployed at RBG’s Golden Brands – East Bay and Harbor Distributing – Huntington Beach warehouses, mark the first phase in RBG’s transition to a fully zero-emission fleet in the state by 2039.

An additional nine vehicles are scheduled for delivery to RBG’s Gate City Beverage – San Bernardino warehouse later this year.

RBG’s decision to adopt the Freightliner eCascadia builds on its recent transition to renewable diesel and its ongoing idle-time reduction program. These electric vehicles (EVs) will contribute significantly toward RBG’s goal of reducing carbon emissions by 60% by 2030, saving over 98,000 gallons of diesel annually and avoiding nearly 700 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year.

RBG’s Freightliner eCascadia tractors will rely on electric charging stations installed at each facility, allowing them to recharge to 80% capacity in as little as 90 minutes. With a typical driving range of 220 miles as equipped, these trucks are well-suited for RBG’s distribution needs.

The Freightliner eCascadia offers multiple battery and drive axle configurations with ranges between 155 and 230 miles, depending on the truck specification. Developed with the Detroit proprietary ePowertrain, the eCascadia ensures high levels of power, efficiency, and reliability.

For enhanced road safety, the trucks come standard with Detroit Assurance with Active Brake Assist 5 Suite of Safety Systems.