- Ford Pro™ survey* of U.S. fleet managers shows 60% of
commercial businesses eager to adopt EVs perceive
the process to transition a “headache,” Ford Pro partners with
businesses to tackle these integration complexities with software
solutions that enable faster adoption
- Wilbur-Ellis and Pacific Gas and Electric Company join growing
list of companies selecting Ford Pro to help transition to electric
by adding F-150® Lightning™ trucks, end-to-end Ford Pro Charging
solutions and Ford Pro E-Telematics† to their fleets
- Ford Pro’s one-stop shop is already helping many industries
make the shift toward an electric future, playing a major role in
commercial fleets across the country representing transportation,
construction equipment and commercial leasing, with United Rentals,
Penske Truck Leasing and Sunbelt Rentals® shifting to zero
emissions vehicles
Uncharted territory means dealing with unknowns, as commercial
customers are learning to move their fleets toward battery electric
vehicles. Ford Pro™ is helping manage the anxieties this kind of
uncertainty brings by helping to make the transition to an electric
future easy, bundling vehicles with charging solutions and
telematics software to offer a one-stop shop for businesses to
accelerate productivity.
A Ford Pro survey* of U.S. fleet purchasing decision makers
reveals nearly three-quarters of these commercial customers from
small businesses to large fleets feel pressure to adopt electric
vehicles, while more than 60% considering electric vehicles
planning to adopt the technology within two years. Today, the list
of forward-thinking companies adding the benefits of Ford Pro grows
again with the announcement of two new collaborations.
Wilbur-Ellis, a global distribution leader in sustainable
agriculture products and consulting, and Pacific Gas and Electric
Company, California’s leading electricity provider serving northern
and central California, are announcing plans to add Ford battery
electric trucks and vans, Ford Pro Charging solutions, charging
software and Ford Pro E-Telematics† to their fleets.
“At Ford Pro, we’re aligning our business model to support
customers who want to create a positive impact on people and the
planet,” said Ted Cannis, Ford Pro CEO. “We know the transition to
electric vehicles can come with uncertainties. That’s why we’re
focused on working with pioneers like Wilbur-Ellis and PG&E,
helping them quickly realize the benefits of combining electric
vehicles with charging solutions and data insights to help achieve
their sustainability goals, improve how energy is managed,
accelerate their productivity and improve bottom lines.”
Wilbur-Ellis plans to add F-150® Lightning™ Pro trucks, Ford Pro
Charging** solutions, charging software and in-vehicle telematics
into its fleet in Sonoma County and the Salinas Valley of
California. As part of the strategy to meet its stringent new
sustainability goals, the company will integrate 10 battery
electric trucks initially, while learning to optimize energy
solutions alongside Dutton Ranch, a longtime Wilbur-Ellis customer
that is already testing Ford Pro vehicles, charging and software in
real-world farming conditions as part of a pilot program with the
Sonoma County Winegrowers.
“We’re very excited to be early adopters of the new Ford F-150
Lightning Pro trucks and to deploy them in a commercial
agricultural setting,” said John Buckley, Wilbur-Ellis president
and CEO. “This collaboration is a win for everyone. Our customers
will benefit from the information we gather about the impact these
vehicles could have in their operations.”
The Ford Pro survey* also reveals more than 50% of commercial
customers see infrastructure setup as a top concern in
transitioning to electric. Ford Pro Charging** is a critical part
of the solution, helping businesses large and small potentially
reduce operating costs by optimizing the best time to charge
vehicles, in addition to offering consulting services to help
businesses plan, install and maintain charging services based upon
their unique needs.
PG&E is continuing its ongoing electric vehicle
collaboration with Ford, announced in March, now with Ford Pro to
add charging hardware and software solutions to select F-150
Lightning Pro trucks into its California fleet. The company will
begin testing energy management improvements using Ford’s
vehicle-to-grid technology. As part of the initiative, PG&E
will assimilate the electric vehicles into its fleet operations
alongside Ford Pro charging stations and explore leveraging the
F-150 Lightning Pro batteries to shave peak energy usage at one of
its depot locations.
“We are in a transformative moment at the intersection of the
utility and transportation industries and we have a very real
opportunity in front of us to deliver for our customers, business
owners, hometowns – and our planet – for the better,” said Jason
Glickman, Executive Vice President, Engineering, Planning, and
Strategy, PG&E. “PG&E’s collaboration with some of the
world’s leading automakers will allow us to engage in the full
ecosystem of potential with original equipment manufacturers, like
Ford, to advance bi-directional EV charging technologies for a
cleaner, safer and brighter future for all.”
Today’s announcement coincides with a pilot program between Ford
Pro and Sonoma County Winegrowers, designed to create a blueprint
for how industries and companies can best adopt and manage battery
electric vehicles for the next frontier in sustainable fleet
operations using Ford Pro products and services. The pilot includes
seamlessly integrating Ford Pro Telematics into farmers’ existing
gas fleets.
“We have over 50 vehicles on Ford Pro Telematics and have
already identified insights that are improving our bottom line like
long idle times costing us an estimated $24,000 per year in wasted
gas,” said Marissa Ledbetter of Vino Farms in Sonoma County. “Ford
Pro Telematics has improved efficiency and productivity by helping
us reduce vehicle downtime through complete visibility into
maintenance needs, and we expect those benefits to grow as electric
vehicles and charging stations become a more regular part of our
operations.”
Already in these early weeks, the pilot program has sparked
interest from ranches around Sonoma County exploring ways to
operate more efficiently. As a result, Sonoma County Winegrowers
has offered Ford Pro Telematics to all 1,800 members for one year
as farmers look for ways to improve efficiency, even in fleets of
gas-powered vehicles.
Ford Pro Telematics is designed to work on Ford and non-Ford
vehicles alike to ensure customers can leverage the benefits of the
software across their entire fleet.
Ford Pro is also helping government agencies and businesses of
all sizes do their part to address the urgency of climate change
and help accelerate progress toward a sustainable future by showing
them the clear advantages of an electric ecosystem. Ford Pro
recently launched relationships with industry leaders on
sustainability such as United Rentals, Penske Truck Leasing and
Sunbelt Rentals®.
Click here to learn more about Ford Pro.
*Survey conducted on behalf of Ford Pro by PSB, a modern global
research insights consultancy, in the United States, United Kingdom
and Germany among 1,250 corporate fleet decision makers from Dec.
14-23, 2021.
**Ford Pro Charging depot software subscription and Ford
Telematics subscription required. Chargers must conform to Open
Charge Point Protocol 1.6-J industry standard and be
internet-connected. Ford Telematics requires modem activation or
plug-in device purchase and activation for non-Ford electric
vehicles. Ford Pro Charging depot software, Ford Telematics and
Ford Data Services are subscription service subject to agreement to
Ford Smart Mobility terms and conditions. Subscription subject to
monthly charge. Subject to OFAC and credit check for subscription
eligibility. Connected service and features, and access to vehicle
and charger data depend on subscription and compatible cellular
network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle
and charger capability may limit functionality and prevent
operation of connected features.
†Eligible vehicles receive a complimentary three-year trial of
E-Telematics services that begins on the new vehicle warranty start
date. Requires modem activation. Terms and conditions apply.
Telematics service and features, and access to vehicle data depend
on compatible AT&T network availability. Evolving
technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit
functionality and prevent operation of connected features. After
the three-year trial, annual service contract is required for
E-Telematics service. Go to Fordpro.com or call 833.811.3673 to
activate E-Telematics service.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in
Dearborn, Michigan, that is committed to helping build a better
world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines
existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships
with customers to enrich experiences for and deepen the loyalty of
those customers. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have
Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and
Lincoln luxury vehicles, as well as connected services.
Additionally, Ford is establishing leadership positions in mobility
solutions, including self-driving technology, and provides
financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs
about 182,000 people worldwide. More information about the company,
its products and Ford Credit is available at
corporate.ford.com.
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