Various industries have gained momentum in shifting to electric vehicles (EVs) as the world moves towards a more sustainable future. The tree care industry is no exception. The introduction of electric truck chassis presents numerous benefits for small tree care businesses. Let’s explore some advantages of electric vehicles for your business.
Environmental Benefits
Electric trucks produce zero tailpipe emissions, ensuring cleaner air and a reduced carbon footprint. Similarly, transitioning to electric vehicles, paired with Arbortech chip bodies, promotes eco-friendly operations, improving local air quality and demonstrating commitment to sustainability.
Cost Savings
Electric vehicles boast lower operating costs than traditional gas or diesel vehicles. Charging an electric truck is far cheaper than refueling with gasoline or diesel. Durable Arbortech chip bodies, compatible with most electric truck chassis, ensure that businesses can keep working for years and years to come without the need to replace the chip body.
Noise Reduction
Tree care can be noisy work, and traditional internal combustion engines create their own noise disruptions. Electric trucks offer a quieter and more peaceful work environment for employees and clients, reducing noise pollution and enhancing community relations, especially when working in residential areas.
Government Incentives
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 introduced a tax credit for electric commercial vehicle purchases, equal to 30% of the vehicle’s price, up to $40,000 per unit (source). Tree care businesses can take advantage of these incentives when investing in electric truck chassis and pairing them with Arbortech chip bodies, maximizing their cost savings and sustainability efforts.
Though upfront costs may be higher than traditional options, the long-term benefits and potential savings, considering reduced fuel and maintenance expenses, make electric vehicles a wise choice. Pairing electric truck chassis with Arbortech chip bodies ensures seamless integration, optimizing efficiency and productivity in the long run.
In conclusion, adopting an electric truck chassis for your Arbortech chip body empowers the tree care industry with environmental sustainability, cost savings, noise reduction, and access to government incentives. Small tree care businesses can position themselves as leaders in the industry by adopting this emerging technology and investing in the future. The upfront investment is outweighed by the long-term advantages, making the combination of electric vehicles and Arbortech chip bodies a wise choice for the future of tree care.
Did you know that an Arbortech chip body was featured on an EV chassis in the International Trucks booth at NTEA’s Work Truck Week, March 7-10, 2023?