Cargo-Partner tests electric trucks across Europe
Having started a test program for electric trucks, Cargo-Partner aims to strengthen its sustainability strategy. According to the international transport and logistics company, it intends to drive the transition to more environmentally friendly logistics solutions. Initial test runs have already taken place in Austria and Slovakia.
The company's overland management has committed to getting at least five of its own electric trucks with a payload of 7.5 to 10 tons on the road by the end of 2024. The vehicles will be used exclusively by the road transport teams for first and last mile pickups and deliveries.
The initial tests focused on Austria and Slovakia. According to the company, there are plans to expand to other countries in Central and Eastern Europe. In Austria, the tests began at the end of March, and in Slovakia, mid-April.
"Cargo-Partner is committed to driving sustainable innovations in the logistics industry," says Thomas Schledorn, Chief Operating Officer Overland at Cargo-Partner. "We are pleased with the positive results of the test runs in Austria and Slovakia and are already working on testing electric trucks in other countries soon. By using them for first and last mile operations, we aim to reduce our CO₂ footprint and contribute to a cleaner environment, while maintaining the highest service standards for our customers."
During the trial phase in Austria, Cargo-Partner tested the Mercedes-Benz eActros-300 with a range of 250 to 300 kilometers per charge. Around its company hub near Vienna Airport, the company conducted zero-emission and noiseless pick-up and delivery tours. The truck made numerous stops and transported an average of around 5.5 tons of cargo per day.
As a particular highlight, Cargo-Partner emphasizes a trip to the nearby city of St. Pölten. During the entire trip, the truck delivered cargo with a total payload of 6.9 tons and completed all customer stops over a total distance of 264 kilometers. With an average energy consumption of only 1 kWh/km, the truck proved to be very energy-efficient – at the end of the day, the onboard computer even showed a remaining capacity of 38 percent or 166 kilometers.
Slovakia
In Slovakia, Cargo-Partner tested the Fuso eCanter for two weeks. This electric truck has a power output of 123.9 kW, a payload of 3.1 tons, a loading capacity of twelve pallets, and a range of up to 200 kilometers per charge.
The test period primarily focused on daily trips within the city area of Bratislava but also included test drives between the hub in Bratislava and the warehouse in Dunajska Streda as well as from Bratislava to Vienna, Fischamend, and back. The energy efficiency, with an average consumption of 1 kWh/km, was at the same level as the test drives in Austria, which in terms of costs corresponds roughly to a conventional truck.
After a thorough evaluation of the results, the transport and logistics service provider now plans to deploy electric trucks in daily operations in collaboration with selected truck partner companies. Additionally, Cargo-Partner will enable the charging of trucks at its hubs to ensure smooth operations.
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