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Aéroports de Montréal continues efforts to green its vehicle fleet


MONTRÉAL, May 31, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Aéroports de Montréal (ADM) is proud to have been handed the keys to its first light truck, converted into an electric vehicle by Ecotuned Automobile, as part of the Ride & Drive event organized by the Government of Québec. This initiative is part of a broader sustainable transportation and transport electrification action plan aimed at making ADM an innovative change agent in the fight against climate change and the reduction of greenhouse gases (GHGs).

Aéroports de Montréal continues efforts to green its vehicle fleet (CNW Group/Aéroports de Montréal)

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In recent months, ADM has put in place various actions to improve its environmental record:

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"Sustainable development has become an essential condition for the success of organizations and Aéroports de Montréal is committed to this new reality. In this regard, ADM's commitment is resulting in concrete actions. In 2017, we invested more than $2.8 million in environmental protection projects which, like this initiative, are making a difference in our day-to-day operations," said Martin Massé, Vice President, Public Affairs, ADM.

"We are pleased to count ADM among the top 10 companies participating in our project to convert polluting trucks into electric vehicles. The technology that we have developed is unique in the world and combines economic profitability, technological innovation and environmental protection efforts. This contributes to sustainable development in the field of automotive transport," said Andy Ta , President of Ecotuned.

About Aéroports de Montréal
Aéroports de Montréal is the airport authority for the Greater Montréal area responsible for the management, operation and development of Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and of the Mirabel aeronautic and industrial park. The corporation employs 625 people.

About Ecotuned Automobile
Established in 2011, Ecotuned Automobile specializes in the electric conversion of light and medium trucks with a patented technology that is unique on the market. The company will soon begin production at its new plant in Varennes.

 

Aéroports de Montréal continues efforts to green its vehicle fleet (CNW Group/Aéroports de Montréal)

SOURCE Aéroports de Montréal


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