LINCOLN, Alabama (WBMA) — The Virginia Transportation Corporation announced Monday the introduction of a new all-electric truck that will transport newly built Honda cars from its Lincoln plant to the nearby CSX hub and from there ship them to locations around the world.

Officials are expected to collect data and analyze the performance of the all-electric semi-truck to determine its long-term viability. A coalition that includes Peterbilt, Alabama Power, the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition and the Virginia Transportation Corporation also supports this pilot project.

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“We remain committed to our customers and the environment,” said Leo Doire, owner and CEO of Virginia Transportation Corporation. “Our new Peterbilt 579EV model is being tested to see how well it meets the high productivity needs of our operation. The partners we have here at the table will help us make the most of this opportunity and prepare us for expansion if we achieve the desired results.”

Michael Staley, president of the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition, praised Virginia Transportation and said his organization remains committed to contributing to the company’s success.

“We celebrate Virginia Transportation as a long-standing member of our organization,” Staley said. “We are committed to helping them continue their success as a leader in cutting-edge vehicle technology.”

Hasin Gandhakwala, Electric Transportation Manager at Alabama Power, highlighted several programs designed to assist customers in their decision to purchase electric vehicles and integrate them into their business operations.

“Alabama Power’s ‘Make Ready’ program provides valuable rebates to businesses to reduce the upfront costs of installing EV infrastructure,” he explained. “We are committed to working with customers as they explore state and federal incentive opportunities. Alabama Power is committed to advancing EV technologies to better meet the needs of our customers.”