CN Rail has ordered 50 electric trucks from Canadian supplier Lion Electric Co. for intermodal operations in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. The trucks will be used to perform urban deliveries, container shuttle service and port operations. Using the trucks will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and noise pollution. The trucks will have a range of up to 250 miles on a single charge. It has gross-vehicle weight rating of 54,600 pounds and cost between CA$300,000 to $400, apiece depending on the configuration.
