This move marks a pivotal step in the company's "E-Charge" project aimed at shifting towards carbon-neutral transport. Anna Hagberg, Head of Network and Scheduled Services at DB Schenker, emphasized the importance of this initiative stating, "The electrification of heavy vehicles plays a crucial role in our transition to carbon-neutral transport and, since heavy traffic accounts for the largest emissions for us, it is incredibly important."
The seven batteries in Scania's R 450e have a capacity of 728 kilowatt hours. The number of batteries has been increased in order to be able to cover approximately 300 kilometers from Jönköping to Södertälje without intermediate charging in Nordic weather conditions with a gross vehicle weight of 64 metric tons and a length of 24 meters. The R 450e truck is the first battery-electric long-haul truck from Scania with this driving range. The truck is charged with ABB E-mobile's high-power chargers at DB Schenker’s terminals.
The E-Charge project, which has been three years in the making with participation from 14 partners, focuses on developing and experimenting with battery-electric long-distance transportation. Through this initiative and daily operations testing like that performed by DB Schenker, adaptations are continuously integrated into truck designs to better suit driver needs and rest times.
This switch from diesel-powered trucks represents more than just an operational change; it signifies a shift towards greener logistics solutions vital for reducing environmental impact. The integration of such electric trucks is expected to contribute significantly to innovations in the field of long-distance transport vehicle technology.
Source: DB Schenker
