These tests are part of a broader assessment by Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) to potentially expand their electric vehicle fleet. HHLA, a major logistics company, is evaluating whether further procurement of electric trucks would align with their greener objectives. The evaluation includes comparisons between hydrogen-powered and battery-powered equipment.
Volvo FH Electric trucks are designed specifically to handle loads up to 340 kilometers on a single charge. They possess a 540 kWh battery capacity and can reach charging capacities up to 250 kW. These specifications cater well to the demands of heavy-duty operations at the port.
CTD plays a crucial role in these exercises, utilizing the two Volvo electric trucks for regular container transfers within the Port of Hamburg. All collected data will influence future decisions on whether additional such vehicles should be procured.
HHLA’s testing does not stop there; they aim to integrate these alternatives into a holistic approach including automated guided vehicles (AGVs). These AGVs have been tested under the FRESH funding project aimed at integrating transporter units into the German energy grid as mobile storage units. Alongside this, electrically powered container cranes and tractor units are in use at various HHLA terminals across Europe.
Source: HHLA
