Bring and Posten, a distributor of parcels, cargo, and mail in the Nordic regions, has chosen Volta Trucks for an exclusive trial of its forthcoming Volta Zero.
The Volta Zero is said to be the world’s first purpose-built all-electric 16-tonne freight distribution vehicle, and the trial will support Bring and Posten’s network of inner-city mail and parcel pick-up and drop-off locations.
The the zero-emission truck will be tested in inner city environments to provide real-world data and driver feedback to engineers in the vehicle development programme.
Announcing the partnership, Per Öhagen, executive vice president of e-commerce and logistics, Bring, said: “Bring wants to be a world leader in making transport climate friendly.
“By 2025, our goal is that all our vehicles and buildings will be emission neutral. To reach that goal, partnering with companies like Volta Trucks is crucial.
“To be the first pilot user of a Volta Truck in Scandinavia sends a clear message of our sustainability intent, and we look forward to a good collaboration to develop the emission-free trucks of the future.”
Designed to reduce the environmental impact of freight deliveries in city centres, the Volta Zero has an all-electric operating range of 150-200km (95-125 miles), and will eliminate an estimated 180,000 tonnes of CO2 by 2025.
With the omission of the internal combustion engine, the operator sits in a central driving position, with a lower seat height than a conventional truck.
This combination, plus a glass house-style cab design, gives the driver 220-degrees of visibility, minimising blind spots.
The first prototype Volta Zero is currently being built, and will be launched later in 2020, with the first pilot test vehicles due to start evaluation with customers in Q1 2021.
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https://www.cittimagazine.co.uk/joining-the-road-to-electrification/
https://www.cittimagazine.co.uk/prodrive-partners-with-volta-trucks-to-develop-electric-hgv/
