Summary
– cargo-partner has launched an e-truck testing program as part of its sustainability strategy
– The company plans to deploy at least five electric trucks in Europe by the end of 2024
– Initial testing of e-trucks has been successful in Austria and Slovakia
– The e-trucks have shown high energy efficiency and environmental benefits
– cargo-partner aims to deploy e-trucks on a daily basis and ensure seamless operations
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Cargo-partner, an international transport and info-logistics provider, has launched an e-truck testing program as part of its sustainability strategy. The company aims to integrate electric trucks into its operations for first- and last-mile transports in Austria and Slovakia. By deploying at least five cargo-partner branded electric trucks with capacities ranging from 7.5 to 10 tons by the end of 2024, cargo-partner is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to a cleaner environment while maintaining high service standards for its customers.
The e-truck testing program initially focused on Austria and Slovakia, with plans to expand into other countries in the CEE region. In Austria, cargo-partner tested the Mercedes-Benz eActros-300 with a driving range of 250-300 km on a single charge. The truck successfully conducted emissions-free and noiseless collection and delivery operations around cargo-partner’s hub near the Vienna airport. In Slovakia, cargo-partner trialed the FUSO eCanter truck with a power output of 123.9 kW and a payload capacity of 3.1 tons. The test period included trips within the Bratislava city area and between hubs and warehouses in the surrounding area.
The results of the e-truck trials in Austria and Slovakia were promising, showing energy-efficient operations with average consumption of 1 kWh/km, which is cost-equivalent to conventional trucks. In Austria, the Mercedes-Benz eActros-300 transported an average of around 5.5 tons of cargo on a daily basis, covering numerous stops and delivering cargo with a total payload of 6.9 tons over 264 km. In Slovakia, the FUSO eCanter completed daily trips within the Bratislava city area and between hubs, showing similar energy efficiency results.
Upon thorough evaluation of the trial results, cargo-partner plans to deploy e-trucks on a daily basis in cooperation with selected core carriers and ensure the charging of trucks at its hubs to facilitate seamless operations. The company aims to continue testing electric trucks in other countries in the CEE region as part of its commitment to driving sustainable innovation in the logistics industry. Cargo-partner’s Overland management team is dedicated to spearheading the transition towards greener logistics solutions and contributing to a cleaner environment through the integration of electric trucks into its operations.
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