FONTANA, Calif.,
Aug. 31, 2021
/PRNewswire/ -- RDS Logistics Group announced the deployment
of a new electric vehicle fleet today. The new fleet will consist
of seven electric terminal yard hostlers as part of RDS Logistics
Groups' ongoing effort to promote sustainability.
The EVs will be used at the Toyota Ontario Parts Center to
increase overall performance and eliminate emissions.
The delivery of the EV fleet marks the first electric vehicle
deployment at the Ontario facility
since the two companies joined forces over 24 years ago in
1997.
"Adding these emissions-free vehicles to our fleet helps move us
closer to achieving the carbon reduction goals laid out in Toyota's
Challenge 2050," said Santos
Bugarin, group manager, Parts Supply Chain Operations,
Toyota Motor North America. "We're confident in the technology and
capability of these new vehicles and look forward to continuing our
long-standing relationship with RDS to achieve our common
sustainability goals."
RDS Logistics Group exists to serve the community and cultivate
a better tomorrow for us all. The purchase of their new Orange EVs
will assist in propelling environmental protection efforts forward.
As a company, RDS Logistics Group has committed to lead the way in
reducing carbon emissions, and they look forward to rallying around
a more sustainable future. Through decades of industry leadership
and proprietary technology, RDS continues to grow, evolve, and
develop strategic partnerships with companies that share similar
visions.
"We are proud to inaugurate the use of Zero-Emissions yard
spotters at Toyota's Ontario California facility and thereby
contributing to Toyota's ambitious 2035 and 2050 clean air and
renewable power initiatives," said Greg
Stefflre, founder, RDS Logistics Group. "Building on this
initiative, we are in the process of constructing an additional,
greenfield Inland Empire facility that will utilize self-generated
and stored solar power along with all-electric handling equipment
and LEED qualified building and operating techniques. Toyota is a
great business partner with whom to share our clean energy
goals."
About RDS Logistics Group
RDS Logistics Group is
a customer-centric partner who has excelled at moving businesses
forward for over 40+ years. Today, RDS leads the way
by providing exceptional services, seamless experiences, and
breakthrough technology. Headquartered in Fontana, California, RDS is a
leader in the logistics marketplace. Operations include
Intermodal Drayage, Dedicated Trucking, Small Haul Trucking,
Regional Trucking, Cross-Dock Services, Brokerage Services, and
Yard Management. RDS consistently delivers better
outcomes for customers by providing truth and
transparency.
Please find more information on how RDS is rallying together for
our environment and the transportation industry at
https://rdsrally.com/why-rds-logistics/.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of
the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is
committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility
through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly
1,500 dealerships.
Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs
more than 36,000 in the U.S. The company has contributed
world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 30
million cars and trucks at our 9 manufacturing plants, 10 including
our joint venture in Alabama that
begins production in 2021.
To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based
fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education
hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance
to visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also
includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through
Toyota USA Foundation partners,
virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota,
visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.
Daniel Ekelem
RDS Logistics
Group
909-225-9901
Marketing@rdsrally.com
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