PepsoCo’s Frito-Lay North America has turned the ignition on ten new electric trucks in Orlando.

The electric delivery trucks are set to be part of the largest planned fleet of commercial all-electric trucks in North America, the company said in a press release.

Frito-Lay plans to deploy 176 electric trucks this year in Canada and the U.S., making them the largest commercial fleet of all-electric trucks in North America.

“With the seventh largest privately owned fleet in the U.S., we have set a goal of becoming the most fuel efficient fleet in the country," said Mike O’Connell, senior director of fleet for Frito-Lay North America. "These vehicles give us an opportunity to use the latest advances in transportation technology as a significant way to reduce our environmental impact.”

The trucks are by Smith Electric Vehicles, and designed to operate at peak effectiveness in urban environments. Smith Electric produces the Newton, which is the only medium duty all-electric commercial truck on the market.

The trucks generate zero tailpipe emissions and operate for up to 100 miles on a single charge, and each truck emits 75 percent less greenhouse gases than a conventional diesel truck.

Once all 176 electric trucks are deployed, Frito-Lay will eliminate the need for 500,000 gallons of fuel annually.