Based on records from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Forza Transportation Services Inc. achieved a distance of 92.9 million miles traveled in the United States in 2023, with a fleet of 729 semi-trucks.
Recently, Forza Transportation Services announced that it has incorporated its first electric semi-trucks, the Kenworth T680E, which according to information shared with T21, is the first of its kind in this region of Texas and will be operating for trade exchanges between Mexico and the United States.
“Electric trucks have become a crucial tool in our industry, as more and more customers demand solutions that do not negatively impact the environment, as diesel does,” commented Roberto Pérez, CEO of Forza.
Based on data from the United States Department of Commerce, Mexico remains the main trading partner of the U.S., with the Port of Laredo being the most important for foreign trade with the U.S. In the first half of 2024, the trade value reached 166 billion dollars (USD).
Given this high demand for trade, 17,000 trucks pass daily through the Laredo (TX) – Nuevo Laredo (Tamaulipas) region. Forza Transportation aims to integrate its electric semi-trucks to reduce emissions and operating costs.
The T680 electric truck can reach speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (112 km/h), with a range of 200 miles (321.9 km) per battery charge. A notable feature is the battery recharge speed, which allows it to reach full charge and maximum range again in just three hours.
To strengthen its strategy, Forza Transportation is developing a solar panel farm to power a supercharger capable of charging up to 16 trucks per day. “At Forza, we are pioneers in the use of electric trucks in South Texas. The future is here, and we want to be prepared,” emphasized Pérez.
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