Port Houston received its first electric drayage truck, which was developed in partnership with Nikola Corp. and Sunburst Truck Lines.
The electric truck, manufactured by Nikola Corp., has a range of 350 miles. It can charge up to 80% in an hour and a half. The truck was brought to the Bayport Container Terminal where it picked up a container for delivery to its next destination.
This new truck is Port Houston’s latest sustainability action, in line with its goal to be carbon neutral by 2050. Among its other efforts are upgrades to its technology, improvements to equipment and infrastructure, the use of alternative fuels and clean energy sources, and increasing collaboration among stakeholders and port users.
“We recently announced a goal for Port Houston’s public terminals to be carbon neutral by 2050. Now, just weeks later we have the arrival of our first zero emissions truck,” said Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther. “This is one more step forward on the road to having zero emissions here in Houston and reaching our long-term sustainability goals. We are thrilled to partner with Sunburst Truck Lines on this important initiative.”
“Port Houston facilities are just one part of the overall equation,” Guenther added. “Reductions are needed throughout the supply chain, including ships, trucks, tenants, and other operators.” Port Houston reduced its carbon footprint by 55% from 2016 to 2021 and studies showed a 21% reduction in carbon footprint from 2013 to 2019 by Port Houston and the other varied operators who use the Channel.
