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Sustainability Meets Innovation: Exploring Electric Vehicles with S&B USA Building PA Podcast
In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Jon O’Brien and Chris Martin welcome back Eido Almog, the Director of Strategy and Business Development for S&B USA. We dive into the exciting topic of electrification in the construction industry, specifically focusing on e-fleets and electric vehicles.
Eido shares insights about S&B USA, a global infrastructure and construction company based in Israel, and its recent electric vehicle pilot program. He discusses the motivations behind their shift towards electrification, highlighting both environmental benefits and cost-effectiveness. Eido emphasizes the importance of data collection in understanding emissions and usage patterns, revealing that most of their emissions come from on-road vehicles rather than heavy construction equipment.
The conversation covers the practical aspects of implementing electric vehicles in their fleet, including the challenges of range anxiety and the need for adequate charging infrastructure. Eido provides valuable tips for companies considering a similar transition, such as tying pilot programs to capital expenditure plans and ensuring redundancy in charging options.
Eido also expresses optimism about the future of electric vehicles in construction and the potential for further electrification of their off-road equipment. We look forward to having him back on the podcast to share more insights as S&B USA continues to innovate in this space.
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