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Helix Water District Charging Forward With First Zero Emission Truck

Helix began transitioning to a sustainable fleet in 2017 when it replaced light-duty trucks with seven Toyota Prius hybrids.

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Photo: Board President Kathleen Hedberg at the wheel of Helix's zero-emission, Ford F-150 Lightning. Right to left: Director Dan McMillan, Directors Joel Scalzitti, Board Vice President De Ana Verbeke and Director Mark Gracyk.
Photo: Board President Kathleen Hedberg at the wheel of Helix's zero-emission, Ford F-150 Lightning. Right to left: Director Dan McMillan, Directors Joel Scalzitti, Board Vice President De Ana Verbeke and Director Mark Gracyk. (Helix Water District)

Helix Water District received its first all-electric, zero-emission, Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck -- another milestone in the organization’s sustainability plans.

“Converting public and private fleets to zero-emission trucks is a big part of the governor’s plan to have 5 million zero-emission vehicles in California by 2030,” said Helix Director of Operations Kevin D. Miller. “This is a small step, but Helix is heading in the right direction.”

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