# Electric Van Fleets SoCalGas Incorporated New Ford E-Transit Electric Vans into Its Fleet By Kalin Ned | Published 2024-06-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-vans1 References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/socalgas-advances-towards-zero-emissions-fleet-with-delivery-of-new-ford-electric-vans-302171533.html)  SoCalGas — also known as the Southern California Gas Company — has incorporated new [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-etransit-custom) [E-Transit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winnebago-erv2) electric vans into its fleet as part of its ASPIRE 2045 sustainability initiative. This plan will see the company convert half of its on-road vehicles to alternative fuels by 2025 and achieve a completely zero-emissions fleet by 2035. The recent addition of these 21-battery electric vans marks the company’s first step towards integrating electric vehicles into its operations. By the end of 2023, 38% of SoCalGas’ fleet operated on low- and zero-emission energy sources, including 700 service pickup trucks using renewable natural gas and 50 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. The company is also working with Ford and the [Department of Energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-driving-licenses) to develop a hydrogen fuel cell prototype for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, aiming for real-world testing by 2025. The light-duty electric vans have a range of up to 126 miles and are used for servicing industrial and commercial clients. Image Credit: SoCalGas ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 24% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fleet Electrification:** Adoption of electric vans, such as the Ford E-Transit, highlights a shift towards sustainable fleet operations. - **Alternative Fuel Integration:** Incorporating renewable natural gas and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles demonstrates a commitment to diverse alternative energy sources. - **Sustainability Goals:** Ambitious targets like SoCalGas' ASPIRE 2045 initiative illustrate the long-term vision for zero-emissions transportation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The production of low-emission vehicles like electric and hydrogen fuel cell trucks is transforming the automotive sector. - **Energy and Utilities:** Utility companies are increasingly integrating electric and alternative fuel vehicles to reduce their carbon footprints. - **Transportation and Logistics:** Logistics providers are exploring electrification and sustainable fuels to meet environmental regulations and consumer demand for green solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Electric Commercial Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-etransit-custom.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-van.md) - [Emissions-Free Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-transit-phev-eco-evolution.md) - [Electric Food Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-delivers.md) - [Electric Freight Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-freight.md) - [Hydrogen Electric Shipping Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peugeot-eexpert-hydrogen.md) - [Eco Commerce-Ready Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-townstar.md) - [Electric Truck Postal Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-states-postal-service-1.md) - [Electric Rental Car Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hertz.md)