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With the 2040 end-date for selling new, non-zero emission trucks in place, it was encouraging to see numerous zero emission HGVs unveiled at IAA Transportation this September in Hanover, Germany.
Fuso revealed its new electric eCanter, which now has a choice of six wheelbases and three different battery packs. There were electric and hydrogen fuelled trucks launched by Iveco and Nikola Corporation, as well as Quantron, while Mercedes Benz Trucks showcased its electric eActros LongHaul, which will have a range of around 310 miles from a single charge. There were also electric van reveals from Maxus, Renault, Iveco, and more.
To stimulate and encourage the zero-emission truck market further, the Climate Group has started its new initiative, EV100+, which is a spin off from the successful EV100, which nows has 128 signatories working towards their electrification goals.
IKEA, Unilever, JSW Steel, A.P. Moller - Maersk and GeoPost/DPDgroup are the founding members of the initiative. Together they have committed to transition their fleet of vehicles over 7.5 tonnes to zero emission by 2040 in OECD markets, China and India. See more about the initiative on page 22.
Meanwhile the Clean Van Commitment recently relaunched under the Energy Saving Trust. We look at the initiative – which is a public commitment from fleets to switch their petrol and diesel vans to electric, on page 12.
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IVECO and Nikola unveil electric and hydrogen fuel cell HGVs; CNG Fuels opens its tenth biomethane refuelling station; Tesco takes on electric truck to make deliveries to 400 stores
The Clean Van Commitment is a public commitment for fleets to switch petrol and diesel vans 3.5t and under to electric by 2027, and over 3.5t by 2032. Recently relaunched under the Energy Saving Trust, we look at the initiative and how it is helping van operators transition to electric, as well as stimulate the market
Zero-emission innovations for commercial vehicles were unveiled at IAA Transportation, which took place between 20-25 September in Hanover, Germany. We take a look at some of the electric and hydrogen fuelled models on show
Tarmac has placed an order for a battery electric mixer truck as part of its commitment to net zero. GreenFleet caught up with Ben Garner, low carbon logistics lead at Tarmac, to find out more
The Climate Group has recently launched a new transport leadership commitment, EV100+, which sees companies joining together in their pledge to electrify their medium and heavy duty vehicles, which are currently harder to decarbonise than passenger cars and light vans
Contrary to common misconceptions, Bosch makes more than just power tools. The company is in fact pioneering global work in hydrogen and sustainable technology for commercial vehicles. Bosch’s UK managing director, Vonjy Rajakoba, shares his thoughts on phasing out diesel trucks, and explains the company pioneering work to decarbonise heavy vehicles
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Iveco and Nikola Corporation have launched two new zero emission heavy duty trucks at IAA 2022; the Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle, and the Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicle.
The Nikola Tre BEV Artic 4x2 has a wheelbase of 4.021 mm, features 9 batteries with a total energy storage up to 738 kWh, which delivers a range of approximately 310 miles. Charging (10-90% SOC) takes around 162 minutes, with a 175 kW charger. Charging up to 350 kW is expected later this year. With a total 738 kWh of energy and the 480 kW continuous power of the FPT Industrial e-Axle, it has the power, torque and range to perform applications such as hub to-hub deliveries and regional haulage.
The Nikola Tre FCEV Artic 6x2 has a wheelbase of 3.932 mm, and can accommodate approximately 70 usable kilograms of hydrogen at 700bar pressure. This capacity, together with its fast-refuelling time of just under 20 minutes, enables a range of up to 497 miles. The Nikola Tre FCEV is expected to enter the European market in 2024.
The Nikola Tre platform is based on the IVECO S-WAY truck and features an electric axle co-designed and produced by FPT Industrial, and Nikola’s advanced electric technology. The IVECO and Nikola teams adopted a modular approach to this platform so that it’s capable of hosting both battery and fuel-cell propulsion technologies - an industry first which is paving the way for the development of their electric offering for the European market.
BP is to pilot its digital in-truck payments app, InTruck Connect, in the UK with MAN Truck & Bus.
BP InTruck Connect will be piloted as part of MAN’s digital product, MAN SimplePay, a growing ecosystem of partners for all payment transactions around the daily operations of a truck. BP is the first partner to join the ecosystem for fuel payments.
Alexandru Eftimiu, vicepresident of BP fleet Europe,
says: “We aim to use digital technology to enhance the customer experience and provide the very best service to fleet managers whilst simplifying the refuelling process for truck drivers. With our InTruck Connect solution, drivers can refuel and be back on the road in three simple steps. Drivers just need to confirm the fuelling site on their MAN truck infotainment system, unlock the pump and refuel. The truck logs
the transaction and pays for the fuel itself. InTruck Connect makes the process efficient and easy, so that drivers and managers can save time and have more security and transparency over their fuel purchases.”
BP InTruck Connect is an appbased solution that makes fuel purchasing and management faster, more efficient and more secure for both truck drivers and fleet managers. The app will integrate into MAN’s existing truck infotainment system. It requires an activated MAN telematics box and an approved BP In-Truck Connect account - there is no need for expensive additional hardware to get started. Available for use at BP forecourts, the app automatically provides accurate information on fuel purchases, mileage and other data to fleet managers, eliminating errors and removing the need for drivers to enter mileage themselves. It also connects fuel cards with truck data, to improve security and help identify potential discrepancies. The pilot with MAN Truck & Bus is set to launch in Q4 2022 in the UK with plans to extend into Europe in 2023.
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Freight has launched a new online emissions calculator to enable logistics companies to calculate their CO2 savings.
With a truck travelling on a Shuttle emitting 12 times less greenhouse gases than travel by ferry, Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Freight is eager to help its clients further reduce environmental impact per load.
Once determined, each company will be able to publish their results on a tailored certificate which will declare how many tonnes of CO2 customers emit and, most importantly, save by using its services and benefitting from the short strait crossing, across a set time period of up to a year. One benefit is that companies can flexibly calculate their CO2 usage for specific loads via an online calculator, allowing them to
demonstrate their commitment when tendering for new business or renewing contracts.
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Freight prides itself on its sustainability ambitions with an ultimate target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and already succeeding in reducing emissions by 33% between 2012 and 2019. To support this, Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Freight has already introduced fully electric trains with 100% low carbon electricity in both the UK and France.
Christian Dufermont, Freight commercial director at Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Freight said: “As a vital transport link between the UK and Continental Europe, we recognise the importance of helping our customers become as sustainable as possible. With the increasing pressure on the logistics industry to reduce their CO2 output, we are hoping our
emissions certificate will enable freighters to better monitor their environmental impact and to help reduce it even further by using more sustainable means of crossing the Channel.”
MOREIVECO and Nikola unveil electric and hydrogen fuel cell HGVs
CNG Fuels has opened its tenth low-carbon HGV refuelling station in Castleford, as demand for the fuel increases, with the number of bio-CNG powered trucks on the road doubling in the last year alone.
The new station means that CNG Fuels can now refuel 5,000 HGVs across the UK daily, saving up to 1,600 tonnes of CO2 every day, or 584,000 tonnes of CO2 annually when compared to diesel – equivalent to powering over 113,000 homes for an entire year.
Renewable biomethane –derived from food waste and manure by CNG Fuels – is the lowest carbon, most costeffective alternative fuel to diesel available to HGVs today, cutting emissions by over 90 per
cent whilst providing up to a 40% lifetime fuel cost saving.
The new station in Castleford is the company’s 10th operational site, extending the range of low-carbon deliveries into North East England. The site can refuel up to 500 HGVs per day, cutting 67,500 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually when fully utilised – equivalent to the annual emissions of over 40,000 cars. Most of the UK is already within a 300-mile round trip of a CNG Fuels renewable biomethane refuelling station and the site will put Leeds, Hull, and Wakefield within its range, serving local and passing fleets using the M1, A1 and M18.
Located in the Normanton Industrial Estate, CNG Fuels’ newest station will give multiple
existing CNG Fuels customers, including major household brands and new local fleet operators, access to low carbon biomethane.
Aldi is the UK’s fifth-largest supermarket, is the latest major brand to adopt bio-CNG HGVs and is among many other household brands, including Royal Mail, Waitrose, and Warburtons to use CNG Fuels’ newest site.
Demand for the fuel from fleet operators is growing at around 100 per cent per annum, and CNG Fuels forecasts the demand to continue to accelerate, with around 10 per cent of the UK’s high-mileage HGV fleet expected to run on Bio-CNG by 2025. CNG Fuels has seen rapid growth in demand since the start of 2022 as the benefits of Bio-CNG begins to
reach the mass market. Orders for 6x2 Iveco trials – one of the latest CNG-ready HGVs to be launched to the market – have reached an all-time high as the market moves away from early adopting large fleets, to fleets of all sizes.
The Castleford station joins nine other refuelling stations operated by CNG Fuels across the UK, including the world’s largest public access biomethane refuelling station in Avonmouth near Bristol. The company plans to have 20 large public access stations in operation by the end of 2023, with sites in Newton Aycliffe and Corby entering the construction phase at the end of July 2022.
Volta Trucks has completed a rigorous programme of hot weather testing of its fullelectric 16-tonne Volta Zero.
The hot weather testing programme took place over six weeks at the purpose-built Nardo Technical Centre in Southern Italy. It was designed to ensure that the Volta Zero will be reliable and durable when series production of customer specification vehicles starts early next year.
The vehicle development team at Volta Trucks completed more than 2,500km of customer-focused driving cycles at motorway, town and city speeds. Undertaken in temperatures of up to 39 degrees Celsius during the day and 28 degrees Celsius at night, the air conditioning system and thermal management of the battery and powertrain of the Volta Zero have been fully evaluated and pushed to the extremes to ensure
optimum operational reliability. Although unlikely to be experienced in its natural urban surroundings, testing has also been undertaken on course dustier surfaces, which provided an even tougher challenge for the Volta Zero’s chassis, pushing the vehicle’s suspension, steering, traction control and braking system beyond the expected limit of normal
customer usage. In addition, dust accumulation was studied for cabin and load box ingress, as well as how it sits on components such as lights, wipers and panels.
Ian Collins, chief product officer of Volta Trucks, said: “The completion of our hot weather testing programme marks another important milestone in the development
and delivery of the Volta Zero. The testing allows our engineers to incorporate their latest findings in the series production of customer specification vehicles, ensuring the Volta Zero will deliver a reliable and durable experience for future customers.”
Tesco has taken on a zeroemission electric lorry to make deliveries from its distribution centres to stores in city centres.
The Renault D Wide E-Tech is now delivering to more than 400 stores in Greater London, with further electric lorries entering service in the coming months. The lorry has a range of up to 130 miles and is able to carry the same payload as the diesel truck it replaces.
The lorry is expected to replace around 30,000 miles per year of diesel-fuelled road miles with clean green energy, removing 23 tonnes of CO2e per year. To power it, Tesco has installed electric charge points at its Dagenham distribution centre.
The Renault Trucks D Wide E-Tech vehicle has multi temperature zones - allowing the truck to move stock that has different temperature needs. Tesco is also working with Volta Trucks on a prototype full-electric lorry. The Volta Zero was specifically designed to help tackle the problem of emissions in urban areas as well as improving road safety as a result of its purpose-built, ground-up design. The glasshouse-style cab, where the driver sits in the centre, together with cameras replacing wing mirrors, minimises blind spots and allows the driver better visibility of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users.
Adding electric delivery lorries to its fleet will contribute to Tesco’s efforts to achieve net zero
emissions in its own operations by 2035. In January this year, Tesco became the first UK retailer to add electric heavy freight articulated trucks to its fleet, that transport products emissions-free between Cardiff rail terminal and its distribution centre in Magor.
Jason Tarry, Tesco UK and ROI CEO said: “We all want to see improved air quality and less pollution in our towns and cities, and electric vehicles will play a crucial role in achieving this. The Tesco distribution network is one of the largest in the UK and provides us with a great opportunity to roll out new technologies like this industryleading E Tech electric truck from Renault Trucks. Together with our switch to electric home delivery vans and rolling out electric vehicle charging points for our customers, we’re really excited about the improvements we’re making across our business, and our transition to electric vehicles.”
Carlos Rodrigues, managing director, Renault Trucks UK & Ireland, said: “We are delighted that Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket chain, has chosen to partner with Renault Trucks on its journey to net zero and selected the E-Tech D-Wide for its first fully electric model to move refrigerated goods more quietly and with zero emissions across the Greater London area.”
Nissan has revealed the pricing structure for its new compact van, Townstar, which comes with an electric or petrol powertrain
For the electric variant, prices will start from £29,945 for a short-wheelbase Townstar equipped with a 45kWh battery, with a range of up to 183 miles WLTP combined or up to 269 miles in city cycle.
Alternatively, a 1.3-litre TCe petrol unit is also available and is fully compliant with the latest Euro 6d-Full emissions regulations, delivering 130HP of power and 240Nm of torque, offering power and efficiency in equal measure. Petrol versions of Townstar start from £19,475.
When it comes to carrying capabilities, Townstar provides a generous payload of up to 600kg (SWB) or 800kg (LWB). In addition, the maximum braked towing capacity is 1,500kg.
Electric versions of the allnew Townstar will come with an 11kW (Visia grade) or 22kW AC (Acenta grade on) on-board charging system. As with its e-NV200 predecessor, there will also be a DC rapid charging connector standard from Acenta
grade, which can recharge the battery from 0% to 80% in a little over 40 minutes.
Prices for all-electric shortwheelbase examples range upwards to £34,845 for a Tekna+ model. Long-wheelbase all-electric Townstar varies in price from £31,245 (Visia) to £35,845 (Tekna+).
On petrol versions, the aforementioned £19,475 price tag applies to a SWB Visia trim-level vehicle, powered by Nissan’s 1.3-litre TCe petrol engine and with a six-speed manual transmission.
The most expensive shortwheelbase petrol-powered Townstar, in top-of-therange Tekna+ specification, comes in at just £23,125.
Turning to long-wheelbase petrol options, prices range from £20,775 (Visia) to £24,425 (Tekna+).
The official start of sales will be 1 October for the petrol version and 1 December for the EV version.
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The transition to electric vehicles is critical in the fight against climate change. And luckily, it’s clear to anyone driving on UK roads, that the transition to EV is already well underway. But, even so, a lot more needs to be done if the UK is to reach its emission targets in the years ahead and collaboration between the public and private sectors is key to that success. Here, Mark Barrett of Harris MAXUS addresses the perceived barriers to EV adoption
be difficult and it is for this reason that MAXUS has set up a business advice service for those looking to invest in EVs.
“We are with our customers every step of the way on their EV journey. Our dealerships provide business owners and fleet managers with a realistic evaluation of where they are on their journey to greener motoring and what they need to do next. Some may be ready to make the switch, others may need to put policies and infrastructure in place before making the move and MAXUS provides a step-by-step guide to ensure that move is as seamless as possible and if they’re not ready, we will let them know” says Mark Barrett.
One company that is firmly focused on this transition to greener motoring and is leading the charge for electric driving in the UK is commercial vehicle brand MAXUS. Mark Barrett, general manager of Harris MAXUS believes that easing range anxiety and helping businesses and drivers understand the advantages of electric can help accelerate the shift to EV.
“One of the biggest challenges in the transition to electric motoring is range anxiety. Many people and businesses still feel uncomfortable getting a fully electric vehicle because they’re worried about battery range, finding charging stations and the time it takes to recharge,” said Mark.
“While these worries are valid, we have come a long way in terms of the technology and infrastructure available to EV drivers over the past 10 years – these things are continually growing and evolving to meet the needs of EV drivers. Right now, there are more than 33,200 charging points across the UK – this is a significant number, which will continue to grow in the years ahead as the UK accelerates its plans to transition all vehicles to zero emission by 2040,” Mark added.
But it’s not just range and access to chargers that deter buyers from an EV; pricing is
also a key issue. The cost of purchasing an EV vehicle can seem more expensive than your regular petrol or diesel version, but Mark Barrett argues that the overall cost of ownership must be considered, as this is the true cost of ownership that includes running costs: “Typically, buying an EV outright can cost more than an ICE (Internal combustion engine), but EV owners save money in the long run when energy costs and maintenance costs are factored in.
“On top of this, EVs hold their value better than combustion engine equivalents so when it comes to trading in for a newer model, buyers have more bargaining power. This is often overlooked, but it is a huge financial benefit to owning an EV.”
Another factor that can prevent buyers from moving to electric is simply not knowing where to begin when it comes to purchasing their EV. There can be a lot of elements to factor in, and a lot of research is needed to figure out exactly what your needs will be. While purchasing one electric vehicle can be a head-spinner, it can be even more challenging if it’s a fleet of EVs that need to be purchased. The highly experienced teams at MAXUS are aware that navigating the switch to electric can
Incentives are an important element in the UK’s plans to drive the transition to electric. Currently in the UK there is a government subsidy in place for eLCVs where buyers can access a grant of £2,500 (small van) or £5,000 (large van).
But Mark Barrett strongly believes that combining efforts between public and private sectors can have an even bigger impact on the transition to electric motoring.
“As a leading stakeholder, MAXUS is committed to playing its part in the drive the transition to EV too. That is why earlier this year MAXUS launched a multi-million EV Support Programme to encourage and support van drivers and fleet buyers in the UK to switch to electric motoring.
“The EV Support Programme saw MAXUS invest £30 million into the UK EV market to help van drivers, small businesses and larger fleets move away from Internal Combustions Engines (ICE) for good. To incentivise the switch to electric, 2000 MAXUS e DELIVER 9 vans have been subsidised, meaning that van drivers can pick up a brand-new MAXUS e DELIVER 9, which usually retails for £68,000, for as little as £48,000 (including the government grant of £5,000).”
The Clean Van Commitment is a public commitment for fleets to switch petrol and diesel vans 3.5t and under to electric by 2027, and over 3.5t by 2032. Recently relaunched under the Energy Saving Trust, we look at the initiative and how it is helping van operators transition to electric, as well as stimulate the market by showing the demand is there
The Clean Van Commitment is a public commitment for fleets to switch petrol/ diesel vans 3.5t and under to electric by 2027, and vans over 3.5t by 2032, helping organisations show leadership in tackling air pollution and climate change.
It was launched by Global Action Plan in 2018, but administration of the scheme has been taken over by the Energy Saving Trust, who will be offering support to companies who make the pledge to electrify their van fleets.
Vans remain the most popular class of commercial vehicle and are one of the fastest growing vehicle registration types in the UK. However, vans contribute 36 per cent of the UK’s road transport nitrous oxide emissions.
Nearly 9,000 battery electric vans were registered in 2022, a year-on-year increase of 55.7 per cent. Yet currently, only one in 18 van registrations are categorised as an EV as opposed to one in nine passenger car registrations.
According to Ford’s latest Go Electric report, almost half (44 per cent) of van drivers believe they wouldn’t be able to fit charging time into their working schedule.
This may be because of the lack of charging options available, with only 20 per cent of respondents saying there are always charging points available at work, and over half (52 per cent) saying they don’t have access at home. On top of this, only 42 per cent of van drivers said they knew how to charge an electric vehicle.
The report, which includes the views of 500 van drivers in the UK, found that range anxiety is seen as one of the main concerns of van drivers, with the average range of an electric van thought to be under 70 miles.
Drivers of company owned electric vans were also concerned about being out-of-
pocket with 71 per cent saying they’re unsure how they’d get reimbursed for electricity costs if they charged their company vehicle at home. The outright cost of new vehicles was the biggest financial concern, cited by16 per cent.
For businesses, almost one-third (29 per cent) stated that the initial infrastructure cost of introducing electric vans would be too much of a burden for themselves or their business.
The report found that there is optimism around the future of electric vans however, with almost half (49 per cent) believing electric vans will be the most common type of van on Britain’s roads within the next 10 years – with only nine per cent disagreeing.
On this, more than a third (36 per cent) said they or their employer plan on switching to electric vans within the next four to six months and nearly two-fifths (38 per cent) said they thought it was a smart investment.
One of the concerns holding back van operators is whether the vehicles are fit for purpose for their operational requirements.
Mitie, for example, said at the time of making the Clean Van Commitment, that they would start by replacing small diesel vans because there were no workable solutions to replace their larger vehicles, which had heavy loads used by mobile engineering teams. But demonstrating how the market has evolved, the company has now taken on a fleet of large zero emission vans – Vauxhall Vivaro-es – which have adequate range and payload for the company.
While the government has now ended the plug-in car grant, saying it has done its job of stimulating the market, it has retained grants for large and small vans, as well as HGVs.
The grant can be used for small vans less than 2,500kg gross vehicle weight, that have CO2 emissions of less than 50g/km and can travel at least 60 miles with no emissions. The grant will pay for 35 per cent of the purchase price for small vans, up to a maximum of £2,500.
The grant for large vans is for vehicles that are between 2,500kg and 4,250kg gross vehicle weight, have CO2 emissions of less than 50g/km, and can travel at least 60 miles without any emissions at all. Again, the grant will pay for 35 per cent of the purchase price for these vehicles, up to a maximum of £5,000.
Investing in electric Lyreco, a company that signed the Clean Van Commitment, has recently invested £2.3million in the expansion of its electric fleet of vans, taking its number of electric delivery vehicles from 17 to 67.
50 new Ford E-Transit electric vans have been purchased to join its existing 17 Renault Master Z.E all-electric light goods vehicles. The Ford E-Transits provide a real-world range and carrying capacity which has allowed us to utilise EV technology on a much wider range of its deliveries than before. This development, combined with seeking to comply with legislation concerning vehicle emissions ahead of time, has meant that the Lyreco EV Fleet is now planned to be deployed across 13 of our 24 Regional Distribution Centres across the UK, in areas including Dartford, Edinburgh, Manchester and Oxford.
The vans at the Lyreco National Distribution Centre site in Telford will be charged by electricity generated by its own renewable energy solar panel-powered charging stations. Lyreco has invested more than £124,000 in charging infrastructure across the Regional Distribution Centre network to ensure that vehicles are charged taking advantage of REGO (Renewal Energy Guaranteed Origin) electricity. Plans are currently being put in place to install charging stations at Lyreco’s remaining sites in 2023.
Acquisition of the new vehicles is in line with Lyreco’s goal to become completely carbon neutral by 2030.
Peter Gojka, building services manager, Lyreco UK & Ireland, said: “There will come a point when businesses are forced to change. Our aim is to lead the charge and we have paid great attention to how our new electric delivery vehicles can bring the greatest benefits to our customers and our operations right now.”
The transition to zero emission vans requires cooperation between fleet operators, government, manufacturers and the energy industry. The Clean Van Commitment will help speed up the the transition to electric vans by showing their is serious market demand for such vehicles.
Signatories of the Clean Van Commitment receive industry news, funding opportunities, case studies, policy updates and resources. They get the opportunity to engage in user forums for B2B knowledge sharing with industry stakeholders. They will also receive invitations to roundtable events with industry experts and manufacturers to discuss current issues and needs. What’s more, they will be able to participate in masterclasses tailored to their specific challenges and barriers in the transition to zero emission vans. L
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At Harris MAXUS, our goal is to create a carbon neutral motoring industry by driving the switch to greener fleets. Our ethos is simple; we strive to always go the extra mile for our customers, helping those who want to make the move to electric motoring, through innovation, unparalleled vehicle range, support and education.
Manufactured by SAIC and distributed in the UK by Harris MAXUS, we offer a full range of electric vehicles, each of which have benefitted from SAIC’s billion-dollar investment into battery technology and innovation.
Our range of vehicles includes two zero-emission LCVs, the e DELIVER 9 and smaller e DELIVER 3, which have become fast favourites with fleet managers and business owners across the UK since their launch in 2020.
Strengthening our green credentials, MAXUS also launched the UK’s first fully electric pickup, the MAXUS T90EV, earlier this year. Perfect for both on and off-road driving, the MAXUS T90EV boasts a range of 220 miles (WLTP range combined) and a payload of 1 tonne, with high-level spec and a contemporary and stylish interior.
Saving money on fuel costs and cutting down on carbon emissions are front of mind issues for businesses everywhere right now. If you’re considering making the switch to electric, we recommend reaching out to your local MAXUS dealer today where you can avail of our free business advice service.
This service provides business owners and fleet managers with a realistic evaluation of where they are on their journey to greener motoring and what they should do next. Some businesses may be ready to make the switch, others may need to put policies and infrastructure in place before making the move. MAXUS experts can provide a step-by-step guide to ensure that the move is as seamless as possible. L
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There are multiple considerations to manage when switching to electric vehicles, such as energy consumption, upfront costs compared to total cost of ownership, range capacity and the installation of charging facilities. As such, Rivus has developed its alternative fuels team to ensure its customers have a single source of expertise on everything needed to successfully implement and run an electric fleet
to IMI Level 3 and 4 in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repairs, so we can complete all levels of repairs and safely service and maintain EVs through our garage network.
Sarah Gray, head of alternative fuels is driving the EV and AF strategy at award-winning fleet management partner Rivus. She says: “The appetite for electric and alternative fuel vehicles is accelerating at pace and will only increase as we get closer to the various decarbonisation deadlines. Fleet managers are looking at strategies for phasing in lower emission vehicles and upgrading LCVs, but practical concerns still exist around range, battery health, costs, charging and driver training.”
“Given the impending 2030 deadline to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel models, fleet operators throughout the UK are working out their long-term strategy for low emission fleets. However, it can be daunting switching to EVs for the first time as there are still so many unknowns about them. There are multiple considerations to manage, such as energy consumption, upfront costs compared to total cost of ownership, range capacity and the installation of charging facilities.”
“Rivus has invested heavily into research, vehicle testing and our garage infrastructure to create our alternative fuel offering. Based on our consultative, data-driven approach, we can ensure our customers are informed, educated and supported throughout their journey to a part- or fully-electric fleet, whilst ensuring vehicle off road time is minimised, environmental targets are achieved and business goals are reached.”
“We are also undertaking a phased rollout to upgrade all our Rivus-owned with additional electric vehicle charging capabilities. We’ve installed 45 new electric charging points across nine sites so far and a further 21 sites are undergoing surveys and distribution network operator applications in preparation for the next phase. By the end of the year 30 sites will have been completed, providing 150+ new charging points, each enabling five vehicles to be charged overnight in technician bays.”
“Many of our customers operate critical fleets, so it is vital we limit downtime and have an accessible garage network equipped for EVs. We’ve invested in technology and training to ensure our garages are EV-ready, with many of our technicians now accredited
“Additionally, each garage has been equipped with EV diagnostics kit to accurately assess and serve electric vehicle. Substantial investment has also been made in tooling and safety equipment.”
Rivus has developed its alternative fuels team to ensure its customers have a single source of expertise on everything needed to successfully implement and run an electric fleet.
Sarah continues: “We offer customers a unique blend of consultancy, choice, flexibility and expertise in making the transition to electric. From data insights, funding and acquisition, design and build, compliance, to accident management, service maintenance and repairs through our own garage network, it’s our job to ensure our customers can get their job done.
“We can match individual fleet requirements against a detailed assessment of the market’s current models based on range, payload and other factors from our project management and data analysis teams.”
Rivus is committed to collaborating with its customers to drive the future of alternative fuels. Its innovative Alternative Fuels Academy on 5th October in Birmingham will bring together key customers, fleet managers, EV technicians and industry bodies to share knowledge and insights on adoption and implementation
of alternative fuels. It has also released a series of Insight reports sharing its learning in relation to the decarbonisation of fleets. Topics at the Academy event will include a Hydrogen Study, SMR in EVs, ways to effectively manage performance and manufacturer availability. The series of Insight reports from the nationwide, award-winning fleet partner is based on research with manufacturers, real-life vehicle testing and data gathered and analysed over several years and is available to download from the Rivus website here.
Rivus has more than 1,200 employees, manages more than 220,000 service bookings each year and operates from 78 sites nationwide through its LCV and HGV combined garage network. It also has over 500 Rivus Approved Garage Partners and a UK wide team of mobile technicians. With its Electric Vehicles as a Service (EVaaS) offering, Rivus aims to deliver an end-to-end, single service solution which supports fleet operators in making the transition to electric and alternative fuels.
Speak to a Rivus Alternative Fuels expert today Book a free, no obligation 30-minute consultation with one of our alternative fuel experts to find out more about transitioning to an EV fleet. Email evhelp@rivusgroup.co.uk to book your appointment. L
Zero-emission innovations for commercial vehicles were unveiled at IAA Transportation, which took place between 20-25 September in Hanover, Germany. We take a look at some of the electric and hydrogen fuelled models on show
IAA Transportation took place between 20-25 September in Hanover, Germany, and showcased vehicles from the entire transport and logistics industry – from trucks to cargo bikes, delivery vans and parcel drones.
The event had a major focus on sustainability, with many of vehicle debuts electric or hydrogen-fuelled.
Hildegard Müller, president of VDA, the German Association of the Automotive Industry said: “The industry is resolutely driving forward the biggest transformation in its history and is thus making an important contribution to solving the challenges facing society. The transport and logistics industry is now taking innovation to the road – the climate neutrality mission is in full swing.”
IVECO unveiled its new zero-emission eDAILY, which offers up to 20m3 cargo volume, up to
4.6t payload and up to 3.5t towing ability.
Performance is in line with the ICE version: 140kW (190CV) max power, 400Nm max torque and up to 120km/h maximum speed.
The eDAILY offers as much range as required: modular battery installation allows customers to choose the level of range that best suits their mission. The configuration can be upgraded throughout the vehicle’s life.
When extra-power is needed, an additional boost can be given by activating eDAILY’s distinctive Hi-Power function. Energy use can be optimised thanks to the Driving Mode Selector – which allows either to extract maximum power or minimise power absorption. eDAILY’s One-Pedal Drive mode makes driving easier and converts brake kinetic energy into electricity, thus reducing energy consumption and brake pads wear.
eDAILY is fully connected and enables the optimisation of range, drivability and
uptime – as well as remote control of charging operations and internal climate.
Pre-conditioning brings the vehicle to the ideal cabin temperature while it is still connected to the charging socket.
eDAILY is offered in van, cab, crew cab, chassis cowl and minibus body variants from 3.5 to 7.2 GVW, in singlewheel and twin-wheel versions, with a broad range of height and wheelbase options.
eDAILY can be equipped with up to three batteries. The FPT Industrial / Microvast 37kWh modular battery packs account toplevel energy density (265Wh/kg at cell level) and best-in-class usable energy at 95 per cent. They are protected by 8-year and up to 250,000km battery warranty including replacement when capacity drops below 80%.
Charging options include fast charging at 80kW, which adds up to 100km of range in just 30 minutes. Charging can
be fully managed via the dedicated app. The eDAILY front charging port is easily accessible no matter what direction the cable is coming from. Behind the sliding flap which protects the plug from water and dust, an LED indicator shows the status and level of charge at a glance.
At the IAA, IVECO and refrigerated vehicle rental and leasing company Petit Forestier Group, announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding for the supply of 2,000 eDAILY chassis cabs, with delivery of the first 200 planned for 2023. The vehicles will be fitted with refrigerated bodies by bodybuilder Lecapitaine, a wholly owned subsidiary of Petit Forestier. The eDAILY refrigerated vehicles will join Petit Forestier’s extensive rental fleet.
SAIC MAXUS showcased five of its electric vehicles at IAA Transportation – the eDELIVER 3 and eDELIVER 9, the MAXUS MIFA 9, the T90 EV electric pickup, as well as SAIC’s latest project, the MAXUS Electric Light Truck.
The MIFA 9 MPV offers a range of up to 369 miles on a single charge. With a body size of 5,270 x 2,000 x 1,840mm, the seven-seater model on display was a high spec vehicle boasting intelligent driving housekeeper, which automatically recognises driving style through data and scene driving. MIFA 9 is available to order now, with delivery in Q1 2023.
MAXUS’ new electric pick up, T90 EV, has a battery pack of 88.5kwh and is designed for both on and off-road driving. It’s equipped with a high-level spec and a contemporary and stylish interior. With a range of 205 miles and a payload of 1 tonne, the visually sporty exterior is complemented by a modern interior with a 10.25-inch digital touch screen instrument cluster providing a minimalist look. The T90EV is roomy thanks to a neat dashboard design and floor console, making more room for both occupants and storage.
Also making its European debut was MAXUS’ all-new Electric Light Truck with a driving range of up to 132 miles (full load comprehensive condition). The currently named EH300 Electric Light Truck features a three-seater single cabin, with a GVW of 7490Kg.
With a 127.74KWH CATL Lithium battery onboard, the vehicle will have a maximum speed of 90km/h, a peak power of 60/110Kw and a peak torque of 635/1200Nm. The new MAXUS vehicle will also have a maximum charging power of 102Kw for a DC charge and a 22Kw for an AC charge. Charging times will vary, with a DC charge taking 1.5 hours and an AC charge taking 11 hours.
Also on show was the eDELIVER 3, which was designed from the ground-up for electric power only with a 50.23Kwh battery. It is a small van that can clock up to 228/238 km (WLTP combined) on a single charge. The eDELIVER 3 boasts 90KW motor with peak power of 40/90kW and a max torque of 125/255 N.m. Available
in a number of variants and wheelbase options, the e DELIVER 3 is a versatile vehicle that suits a wide range of business needs.
The eDELIVER 9 is available in two size options and with three battery options. Through various battery cooling methods, the eDELIVER 9 offers a reduced charging time (DC 36-45mins 20% - 80%, as well as extend battery life and increased operating range.
Renault’s Trafic Van E-Tech Electric Renault unveiled its Trafic Van E-Tech Electric, which has all the same qualities as the ICE model, with new safety features, a modern multimedia system, and a bigger and better range of engines.
The Trafic Van E-TECH Electric has either 5.08m or 5.48m long and 1.967m or 2.498m high, its load volume ranges from 5.8m3 to 8.9m3, and the load length can extend up to 4.15m (on the extended L2 version featuring the ‘through load’ bulkhead).
The Trafic Van E-TECH Electric comes with a 90kW motor with a 750kg towing capacity and can carry up to 1.1 tonne.
The 52kW battery has a range of 149 miles WLTP. To recharge the battery, the vehicle offers the choice between three types of chargers: a singlephase 7kW AC charger, suitable for all types of domestic charging; a 22kW AC charger for rapid charging at public charging stations; and an optional 50kW DC charger for fast charging on motorways.
Electric and hydrogen fuel cell HGVs
Iveco and Nikola Corporation launched two new zero emission heavy duty trucks at IAA 2022; the Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle, and the Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicle.
The Nikola Tre BEV Artic 4x2 has a wheelbase
Charging takes around 162 minutes, with a 175 kW charger. Charging up to 350 kW is expected later this year. With a total 738 kWh of energy and the 480 kW continuous power of the FPT Industrial e-Axle, it has the power, torque and range to perform applications such as hub to-hub deliveries and regional haulage – and its mileage can be extended with opportunity charging.
The Nikola Tre FCEV Artic 6x2 has a wheelbase of 3.932 mm, and can accommodate approximately 70 usable kilograms of hydrogen at 700-bar pressure. This capacity, together with its fast-refuelling time of just under 20 minutes, enables a range of up to 497 miles. The Nikola Tre FCEV is expected to enter the European market in 2024.
The Nikola Tre platform is based on the IVECO S-WAY truck and features an electric axle co-designed and produced by FPT Industrial, and Nikola’s advanced electric technology. The IVECO and Nikola teams adopted a modular approach to this platform so that it’s capable of hosting both battery and fuel-cell propulsion technologies.
Zero emission HGVs Mercedes-Benz Trucks allowed visitors to see its eActros LongHaul for the first time at the IAA Transportation, which has a range of around 310 miles from a single charge.
Three battery packs provide an installed total capacity of over 600 kWh. Two electric motors, as part of a new e-axle, generate a continuous output of 400 kW (536 hp) and a peak output of over 600 kW (805 hp). In addition to the tractor unit, Mercedes-Benz Trucks will also produce rigid variants of the eActros LongHaul at market launch.
QUANTRON meanwhile presented a
eventThehada major focuson sustainability,with many of vehicledebuts electric orhydrogenfuelledNext generation FUSO eCANTER
The QUANTRON QHM FCEV is a hydrogen FCEV heavy duty truck, which it created together with hydrogen experts Ballard Power Systems. It uses state-of-the-art components, including the FCmove™-XD 120 kW fuel cell newly developed by Ballard and the integrated eGen Power® 130D E-axle from Allison Transmission. In addition, QUANTRON offers an optionally available aero package for all QHM FCEV trucks which has been designed to improve the operating range by a further 10 per cent.
As a tractor unit for heavy long-distance transport, the QUANTRON QHM FCEV 44-1000 has a range of around 435 miles, depending on the load and topographical requirements. It has a hydrogen tank of about 54 kg fully integrated in the chassis. What’s more, it has optimised H2 consumption through specially developed intelligent Q-ENERGY management system.
QUANTRON also unveiled its all-electric heavy-duty truck platform, QHM BEV, which is available as a 44-400 tractor unit as well as the 27-400 chassis in a large number of variants.
The up to 392 kWh high-voltage battery can be re-charged to provide a performance of up to 350 kW DC has an operating range of up to 218 miles, depending on weight and topographical requirements.
QUANTRON also presented a light truck equipped with a Ballard Power hydrogen fuel cell drive that has an operating range of up to 310 miles, called the QUANTRON QLI FCEV. This is now available to order in the 4.2 to 7.2 tonne class. The quiet and emission-free transporter can be used flexibly and for a wide range of applications thanks to its different body variants, in particular for longer distance tours but also for the last mile.
On the VanSelect partner stand, the all-electric QUANTRON QLI BEV transporter of 3.5 to 7.2 tonnes was on display. As a 3.5 t lightweight variant, it is designed to accommodate payloads of up to 1,000 kg (depending on the body).
QUANTRON also showcased its all-electric bus CIZARIS 12 EV, which has a range of up to 230 miles.
Fuso has unveiled its new eCanter, which has been enhanced to further meet customer requirements.
The eCanter was first introduced in 2017 and there are more than 450 FUSO eCanters in daily customer operation in Europe, Japan and the United States, as well as in Australia and New Zealand.
While the current electric truck was previously only available as a 7.49-tonner with a wheelbase of 3,400 millimetres, customers now have a choice of six wheelbases between 2,500 and 4,750 millimetres and a permissible gross vehicle weight of 4.25 to 8.55 tonnes. The load capacity of the chassis is up to 5.0 tonnes. The Next Generation eCanter is powered either by a 110 kW (150 hp) electric motor in variants with gross weights of 4.25 and 6.0 tonnes, or a 129 kW (180 hp) electric motor in variants with gross weights of 7.49 and 8.55 tonnes. This optimised driveline delivers 430 Nm of torque; the maximum speed is 89 km/h.
Depending on the wheelbase, three different battery packs are available: S, M and L. The batteries use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell technology. These are characterised above all by a long service life and more usable energy. The battery pack in the S variant has a nominal capacity of 41 kWh and enables a range of up to 43 miles. In the M variant, the nominal capacity is 83 kWh and the range is up to 87 miles. The L variant, as the most powerful package, offers a nominal capacity of 124 kWh and a range of up to 124 miles. This is far more than the distance usually covered per day in light distribution traffic. Recuperation can increase the range even further, which at the same time minimises charging breaks. By comparison: Until now, the eCanter only had a battery option with a nominal capacity of 81kWh and a range of up to 100 kilometres.
As far as battery charging is concerned, the eCanter is compatible with all main voltages in the major markets. The charging unit supports charging with both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). The Combined Charging System CCS is the charging standard, and charging is possible with up to 104 kW. DC fast charging to 90 per cent of capacity is possible in approximately 36 minutes (S), 44 minutes (M) and 75 minutes (L), depending on the battery pack. AC charging (11kW and 22 kW) takes between four and six hours, depending on the battery pack. L
It’s encouraging to see the appetite for alternative fuel vehicles accelerating at pace. This will only increase as we get closer to the various decarbonisation deadlines. We work with fleet managers daily who are looking at strategies for phasing in lower emission vehicles and upgrading LCVs. Although there are still practical concerns around range, battery health, costs, charging and driver training, we are working closely with our customers to overcome these.
Rivus has developed an Alternative Fuels team to ensure our customers have a single source of expertise for everything they need to successfully implement and run an electric or alternative fuel fleet. With our Electric Vehicles as a Service (EVaaS) offering, we aim to deliver an end-to-end, single service solution which supports fleet operators in making the transition to electric and alternative fuels. Our Alternative Fuel Academy on 5th October in Birmingham will be an opportunity to bring our customers and partners together to discuss the future of low carbon fleets.
With EVaaS, we offer our customers a unique blend of consultancy, choice, flexibility and expertise in making the transition to electric. From learnings and data insights, funding and acquisition, design and build, compliance, to accident management, service maintenance and repairs through our own garage network, it’s our job to ensure our customers can get their job done.
We’ve been leading the charge to electric fleets by working with leading manufacturers to complete real world testing of vehicles, and sharing our learnings to give our customers actionable insights. We’ve implemented a training and development programme to upskill our technicians for EVs and invested in the correct tooling and equipment to be able to manage service, maintenance repair, now and in the future. We are also rolling out a major charging infrastructure upgrade across our 78 inhouse workshops, to ensure we keep critical fleets on the road.
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Tarmac has placed an order for a battery electric mixer truck as part of its commitment to net zero. GreenFleet caught up with Ben Garner, low carbon logistics lead at Tarmac, to find out more
Tarmac has placed an order with Renault Trucks for a battery electric mixer truck as part of the company’s commitment to net zero. Due to be delivered in Autumn 2022, the electric mixer will work at Tarmac’s Washwood Heath site in Birmingham, supplying construction materials to customers across the West Midlands. GreenFleet caught up with Ben Garner, low carbon logistics lead at Tarmac, to find out more.
What do you anticipate will be the additional benefits of operating an electric mixer, aside from zero emissions?
Safety is a major benefit. Battery electric mixer trucks have a lower centre of gravity. Coupled with greater drum control, there is a reduced risk of rollover.
The electric mixer also has reduced noise and vibration, giving a better environment for our drivers to work in.
What’s more, the company will benefit from lower operating costs – the high price of diesel makes the cost model compelling, although the higher purchase cost is a challenge.
We operate in primarily urban areas and the eMixer allows us to deliver to our customers in towns and cities covered by all known current and future emissions regulations.
We also buy fully zero carbon renewable electricity, so as the truck is charged on-site it will operate as a zero carbon solution.
What are the challenges you have come across so far and how are they being resolved?
One challenge was the high purchase cost. This has been offset on a total life basis by the lower operating costs, but issues like residual value at end-of-life remain relative unknowns.
Battery electric trucks only work if they can carry out the work required. In partnership with Renault & TVS, we fitted sensors to a mixer truck operating out of a concrete plant in Coventry to understand work load and energy draw from the drum over a three month period. This data has enabled TVS and Renault to validate that the truck can complete a daily shift on a single charge.
What are the charging capabilities of the electric mixer? Do you have charging facilities onsite?
With most concrete being delivered during the day, we have sufficient time to charge the truck on-site at Washwood Heath in 8-10 hours overnight with a 22kW AC connection.
The mixerelectric truck hasreduced noise andvibration, giving abetter environmentfor the drivers to
This is fine for one truck, but power capacity into sites will need to be considered as part of any wider electrification plans.
What is Tarmac’s Supplier Innovation challenge and Supplier Sustainability Week?
Our Supplier Sustainability Week is an opportunity for our suppliers to learn about and collaborate in Tarmac’s direction of travel around decarbonisation.
The Innovation Challenge is an invitation to suppliers to present innovative solutions to decarbonise Tarmac’s supply chain. In 2020/21 Renault & TVS combined to present the eMixer proposal to us which covered the full solution of the vehicle and drum design.
Have you electrified other areas of your fleet? Or used any other alternative fuels?
We have taken the EV100 pledge, with a commitment for all our company cars and light vans to be zero emission by 2030. Tarmac is now rolling out electric company cars only, unless there is a valid reason why an employee might need a diesel/petrol vehicle. This will go a big way in meeting that target.
We’ve been working alongside fuel technology specialist partner SulNOx Group on a trial as part of our ongoing commitment to reduce our carbon footprint across our nationwide fleet of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs).
The unique SulNOxEco fuel conditioner is an advanced fuel additive made from natural, biodegradable ingredients shown to improve fuel efficiency and reduce the
Electric trucks only work if they can carry out the work required. In partnership with Renault and TVS, we fitted sensors to a mixer truck operating out of a concrete plant in Coventry to understand work load and energy draw from the drum over a three month period. This data has enabled TVS and Renault to validate that the truck can complete a shift on a single charge.
production of harmful emissions, including CO2 and fine particulate matter.
The innovative product is being used over a three-month period on 18 selected vehicles – including mixer trucks, tipper trucks and articulated lorries – at two of our Hopkins concrete plants. During this time, fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions will be carefully monitored to identify savings. The expectation is that this solution will improve fuel efficiency – with the potential to reduce carbon by up to ten per cent.
We are also conducting HVO trials on our trains, mobile plant and trucks.
What is Tarmac’s overall sustainability goals for its fleet? We are part of Logistics UK’s commitment Route to Net Zero, which pledges to decarbonise as quickly and effectively as reasonably possible.
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The Climate Group has recently launched a new transport leadership commitment, EV100+, which sees companies joining together in their pledge to electrify their medium and heavy duty vehicles, which are currently harder to decarbonise than passenger cars and light vans
The Climate Group, the not-for-profit organisation behind the successful EV100 initiative, has now launched a new leadership commitment targeting the electrification of medium and heavy duty vehicles.
Five globally recognised businesses – IKEA, Unilever, JSW Steel Limited, A.P. MollerMaersk and GeoPost/ DPDgroup – are the founding members of the initiative. Together they have committed to transition their fleet of vehicles over 7.5 tonnes to zero emission by 2040 in OECD markets, China and India.
Representing just four per cent of all vehicles on the road globally, medium to heavy duty vehicles (MHDVs) account for 40 per cent of all road transport emissions and a
third of total transport fuel use. These vehicles produced over five per cent of total global CO2 emissions in 2019, predicted to increase to over 11 per cent by 2050 if steps to decarbonise are not taken.
To achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement, heavy-duty road transport must be completely decarbonised. With advances in technology making it possible, all new trucks sold in the world’s major markets must be zero emission by 2040.
EV100+ members have committed to only procuring zero-emission medium-duty vehicles by 2030 and for a full deployment of zero-emission such vehicles by 2040. The collective pledge to electrify these vehicles helps to stimulate the market.
EV100+ will also support these businesses by creating a platform for knowledge sharing, and joint policy engagement.
Sandra Roling, director of transport at Climate Group, comments: “We’re very excited to launch EV100+ at this year’s Climate Week NYC. It’s a great demonstration of leadership from the founding members. MHDVs represent the final frontier of zero emission road transportation, and EV100+ will tackle the heaviest, most polluting vehicles on our roads around the world.”
Sandra added: “We’ve seen over the last five years how EV100 has acted as a powerful catalyst for change across light-duty vehicle fleets. Now it’s time for EV100+ to drive this change across global MHDV fleets as wellbusinesses are willing to lead this change.”
EV100+’s founding members are helping to drive demand for zero emission MHDVs from manufacturers and supporting governments
Mediumto heavy dutyvehicles accountfor 40 per centof road transportemissions and a thirdof totalfueltransport use
in implementing policies that encourage their adoption at the speed and scale needed.
IKEA, one of the founding member companies, aims to use electrified or zero emission heavy duty trucks in all road transportation in the OECD countries, China and India by 2040. The company believes that collaboration is the key to the successful transition. Elisabeth Munck af Rosenschöld, IKEA supply chain operations manager, said: “Key to accelerating the deployment of zeroemission trucks is to collaborate across the transport industry with confidence and clarity on the direction. The electrification of transport plays a big role in phasing out fossil fuels in the IKEA supply chain. We are joining EV100+ to magnify the movement toward sustainable transportation. It is urgent and doable.”
A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers’ supply chains. The company operates in 130 countries and employs about 95,000 people. Maersk is aiming to reach net zero emissions by 2040 with new technology, new vessels, and new fuels. Morten Bo Christiansen, SVP, head of decarbonisation at A.P. Moller - Maersk, commented: “We are thrilled to be one of the founding members of Climate Group’s new EV100+ initiative alongside other leading businesses. In A.P. Moller - Maersk, we are committed to transition our entire business to net zero emissions by 2040 –including our landside business. This initiative sends a powerful message to customers, partners, and manufacturers that we believe the future of our global medium- and heavy-duty fleet is net zero emissions.”
JSW Steel has committed to decarbonising its freight operations by transitioning its fleet of around 1,000 medium and heavy-duty ICE vehicles by 2040. The transition will include phasing out of around 500 diesel-operated vehicles above 7.5t to electric vehicles by 2040, including 250 vehicles above 20t. The company expects that the need for operating the remaining 500 vehicles from the existing fleet will be optimised through a process of several operational improvements and upgrades being deployed.
Sanjay Rath, executive vice president - commercial and purchase at JSW Steel said: “By joining EV100+ initiative as a founding member, we at JSW Steel advance our commitment to support India’s net zero goal. JSW Steel has an ambitious target of reducing its carbon emission by 42 per cent (versus base year 2005) by FY30. We are currently on the journey towards achieving the target through a strategic climate action agenda and various steps in our operations. Through this commitment we would want to decarbonise our freight operations by transitioning the fleet (in heavier segments > 7.5t) to Electric Vehicles or alternatives, thus allowing our unrelenting desire to become Better Everyday.”
Michelle Grose, VP, global logistics and fulfilment at Unilever, adds: “Unilever has set the goal of achieving net zero emissions across our value chain by 2039, and logistics is a key area of focus since it accounts for 15% of our total footprint. In recent years we’ve made big strides on CO2 savings by improving efficiency and reducing the number of trucks on the road. Now, alongside our EV100+ partners we’ll be sending a powerful signal to governments, manufacturers and the wider industry that the future of global medium- and heavyduty road transport is electric, and we hope to inspire other companies to join us.”
GeoPost/DPDgroup, headquartered in France, aims to become the international reference in sustainable delivery with the ambition to reach net zero emissions by 2040.
As a founding member of EV100+, GeoPost/ DPDgroup aims to transition 100% of its fleet of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to zero tailpipe emission alternatives, notably electric and hydrogen, by 2040. The company will work towards this goal in its twenty main business units in Europe in collaboration with its partners.
Jean-Claude Sonet, executive vice president in charge of marketing, communication and sustainability at GeoPost/DPDgroup, says: “We are committed to sustainable delivery and have set ourselves a bold ambition to reach net zero by 2040. Yet success will depend on our ability to transition our medium- and heavy-goods vehicles to zero tailpipe emissions by 2040. All sectors must work together if society is to be meet global climate goals. We are therefore excited to work alongside other like-minded businesses to send a powerful message to both governments and manufacturers that we believe the future of trucking is zero emission.”
Pledging to go electric EV100+ builds on the success of Climate Group’s global EV100 initiative which targets the electrification of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Launched in 2017, the initiative brings together companies committed to making electric transport the new normal by 2030.
New joiners include global pharmaceutical and biosciences company Bayer, Britishbased multinational bank Barclays, international financial services provider Allianz SE, India’s fastest-growing agricommerce company WayCool and precision instrumentation supplier Spectris Plc.
In addition to electrifying their fleets, WayCool and Spectris Plc have also committed to installing charging infrastructure across their estate for use by their staff and customers.
With these new joiners, membership now stands at 128. In five years, EV100 has grown from ten founding members to a global network of businesses committed to the growth of electromobility across almost 100 markets worldwide.
EV100 was launched in 2017 as a global business initiative designed to accelerate acceptance of Electric Vehicles (EV) and its infrastructure. It was launched in New York by The Climate Group during Climate Week. At the time, it was the only initiative of its kind to encourage global businesses to commit to electric transport, with members committing to transition their petrol and diesel fleets to electric vehicle fleets by 2030. The 10 founding founding members were LeasePlan, Unilever, Baidu, IKEA Group, HP Inc., Vattenfall, PG&E, Deutsche Post DHL and Metro AG and Heathrow Airport.
At the time, Helen Clarkson, CEO of The Climate Group, said: “EV100 will use companies’ collective global buying power and influence on employees and customers to build demand and cut costs. The members see the business logic in leading a faster transition and addressing local air quality issues in their markets. They are setting a competitive challenge to the auto industry to deliver more EVs, sooner and at lower cost.”
Commenting on the new members, Sandra Roling, director of transport at the Climate Group, said: “We warmly welcome our five new members who have made the bold commitment to electrify their fleets and deploy charging infrastructure by 2030. It’s amazing to think that in just five years EV100 has grown so rapidly. We will continue to push other businesses, vehicle manufacturers and governments across the world to work with us to ensure the future of road transportation is electric.
“I also want to say a huge congratulations to every single EV100 member as we celebrate five years, for the progress made so far on their journey with us. Over 200,000 EVs are already on the road thanks to EV100 members, and by 2030 over 5.5 million fleet vehicles will be zero emission.”
Unilever is piloting a new heavy-duty truck
Contrary to common misconceptions, Bosch makes more than just power tools. The company is in fact pioneering global work in hydrogen and sustainable technology for commercial vehicles. Bosch’s UK managing director, Vonjy Rajakoba, shares his thoughts on phasing out diesel trucks, and explains the company pioneering work to decarbonise heavy vehicles
What do you make of the UK government’s target to end the sale of diesel trucks by 2035? Do you believe this is realistic? And do you believe it is fair and achievable for fleet operators using HGVs?
It’s important to recognise that future emissions standards will make trucks even cleaner and more economical. Two years ago, the World Economic Forum said that 2% of vehicles on Europe’s roads were trucks but they accounted for 22 per cent of the CO2 emissions of land-based transport. It’s clear we need to help the sector reduce its emissions.
Whether meeting the target is realistic will depend on how the technology develops and becomes genuinely useable for all logistics companies. That’s something we can’t predict. What we do know is that hydrogen could help us do it. Beyond electric, hydrogen is a realistic option for lorries because it weighs less than batteries do, and it’s faster to refuel a hydrogen truck than it is to charge an electric truck. Logistics companies don’t want their vehicles to be parked for a long period of time while they charge.
Bosch takes a global view and in 2025, over 80 per cent of all commercial vehicles worldwide will still be dieselpowered. Powertrain
diversity will subsequently increase and, by 2035, more than half of all new commercial vehicles will be electric, powered either by battery or hydrogen.
Consequently, we also need to focus on the diesel-powered vehicles that will remain on the roads for many years. We’re working on synthetic fuels, which mean diesel-powered vehicles can be carbon neutral, and that means the existing fleet can play a part in climate action.
The government’s goal is ambitious, but with this combination of battery, hydrogen and synthetic fuels, it can be reached.
Many in the UK may be unaware that Bosch is involved in the transport sector. How long has the company been in this industry? A long time! Our story actually begins in the transport sector. Robert Bosch developed a magneto ignition device that made the first cars in the late 1800s much more reliable and useable.
We’ve always been innovating, and we developed the diesel injection pump for trucks in 1927. It was available in cars from 1936 and we’ve been producing diesel technology in our Feuerbach plant since the mid-1930s. Eventually, in the 2010s, we were producing common rail diesel technology in 12 locations in 10 countries.
Bosch continuously works to stay at the cutting edge of technology in the transport sector. We’ve invested more than five billion euros in electric powertrains and are a market leader amongst manufacturers of electric cars, vans, trucks and motorcycles.
We currently work on petrol, diesel, and electric powertrains and by the end of 2022, 500 trucks equipped with Bosch hydrogen fuel
By the endof 2022, 500trucks equippedwith Bosch hydrogenfuel cell technologywill be onthe road
cell technology will be on the road. By 2025, that figure is expected to exceed 40,000.
Your recent press conference at IAA outlined your plans for creating zero emission powertrains. Could you explain your strategy and your targets?
We’ve worked on zero emission powertrains for many years now, for all varieties of transport. Our eBikes are very popular, for example, and we supply many of the key components required in electric cars. Since 2018, the company has acquired 170 different e-mobility production projects.
When it comes to zero emission powertrains, Bosch focuses on a broad product range, from the electric e-axle for delivery vans, to hydrogen fuel cell powertrains for 40-ton trucks.
In terms of your work with hydrogen, can you outline your plans?
We see hydrogen as a key technology of the next 10 years. Between 2021 and 2024, Bosch will have invested 1 billion euros in mobile fuel cells. The business has 3,400 engineers working on the hydrogen truck powertrain and we’re making quick progress.
A joint venture with the Chinese premium commercial vehicle manufacturer Qingling for fuel cell systems was launched in April 2021. A test fleet of 70 Qingling trucks has been on the road since then and it’s completed more than 100,000 test kilometres.
Our target is to make zero emission powertrains real and a key component to that is to achieve cost parity between diesel and hydrogen. We hope to reach that point by 2030.
The hydrogen engine is another alternative, especially for long-haul heavy trucks and for agricultural and construction machinery. A hydrogen engine can do everything a diesel engine can but it’s virtually climate neutral. It fills a gap among CO2-neutral powertrains. Although its efficiency is below that of the fuel cell at low and medium loads, it is above that level at full load. It’s likely to be used in heavy long-distance transport and especially agricultural and construction machinery.
Our expertise in hydrogen is really developing and we’ve recently announced that we’re going to develop the components that are required for the production of hydrogen. We’re developing eletrolysers, which will help to support the expansion of hydrogen production in Europe. If the electricity used is generated from renewable sources then this produces green hydrogen – that’s what we’re working towards.
In what other ways is Bosch working to help those in the freight and logistics industry?
We’re the market leader in automated vehicles. As well as in cars, Bosch is developing automation solutions for commercial vehicles, thereby increasing both road traffic safety and the economic efficiency of road freight. Automated driving will arrive gradually, beginning with ever increasing levels of support from assistance systems such as automatic emergency braking or lane departure warning for trucks.
We are also leading the way with connected vehicles. We’re working on cloud-based services, and on freight monitoring, which includes the tracking and monitoring of trailers, transport containers, and goods in global supply chains.
We’re also developing secure truck parking because billions of pounds and euros are lost each year in Europe through theft. In fleet management, we also have the Xtended Access keyless vehicle access system for trucks. Many logistics companies still operate with analogue key management so we want to move this technology forward.
Charging is another area. We assume that commercial vehicles will be recharged mainly at privately owned spots, such as the depots of large fleets. The new Bosch service offers several features for this, including an energy management system that absorbs expensive load peaks when recharging a large number of vehicles. This solution is tailored especially to electromobility in logistics.
In what ways can fleet operators make the last mile of logistics greener?
Last mile is important. Moving to electric has many advantages. It can result in better air quality and lower noise pollution for residents, and fleet operators can often take advantage
of improved average speeds, with vehicles like eCargo Bikes utilising cycle lanes and easing congestion in urban environments.
We know many logistics providers – especially those operating in urban environments - are increasingly looking towards electric vehicles like Bosch’s eCargo Bike, which offer sustainable, quiet and digitally advanced alternatives in urban traffic.
Bosch is also starting volume production of a new drive unit for such light commercial vehicles, consisting of an electric motor and an integrated inverter. The inverter controls the electric motor and provides the connection to the high-voltage battery.
With so many new products and alternative vehicles available to fleet operators there is already so much potential and flexibility to support a wide range of needs, and customer demands, across the differing urban environments in the UK. We hope that fleet operators will continue to explore the options available to them and consider driving a first and final mile carbon neutral approach wherever possible. L
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We hope that fleet operators will continue to explore the options available to them and consider driving a first and final mile carbon neutral approach wherever possibleVonjy Rajakoba, managing director, Bosch UK Bosch’s hydrogen-powered lorry
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