MAN eTruck Pioneers Eco-Friendly Freight Transport with First Delivery to Duvenbeck Group
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Oliver Bange, Vice President at TIP Group, emphasized their commitment to supporting customers in transitioning to sustainable logistics through zero-emission vehicle rentals.
The eTruck supports rapid charging options up to one megawatt, significantly enhancing operational efficiency during driver's breaks.
The MAN eTGX features a low semitrailer height of 950 mm, a short wheelbase, a range of approximately 500 kilometers, and a modular battery system allowing customization for various transport tasks.
On December 5, 2024, MAN Truck & Bus delivered the first MAN eTruck to the Duvenbeck Group in Munich, marking a significant advancement in electrifying freight transport.
Bernd Reining, Senior Director Procurement at Duvenbeck, stated that the MAN eTruck represents a crucial step towards emission-free logistics and minimizing CO₂ emissions in the supply chain.
Simon Motter, Head of Volkswagen Group Logistics, noted that the introduction of MAN eTrucks at the Wolfsburg plant is part of Volkswagen’s goTOzero impact logistics program aimed at achieving climate-friendly logistics.
Duvenbeck’s corporate strategy emphasizes sustainability through its 'Green Logistics' initiative, focusing on low-emission transport solutions to meet customer demands and environmental protection.
Duvenbeck plans to utilize up to 120 units of the MAN eTGX by 2026 across the Rhine-Ruhr and Benelux regions for Volkswagen's logistics needs.
The MAN eTGX is being deployed by Duvenbeck through the TIP Group, which focuses on providing flexible rental solutions for environmentally friendly vehicles in the logistics sector.
Friedrich Baumann, Chief Sales & Customer Solutions Officer at MAN, highlighted the eTruck's unique capability to pull trailers with an interior height of three meters, catering to high volume transport needs.
The Ultra Low Liner eTGX semitrailer tractor is specifically designed for the automotive logistics sector, particularly to enhance climate-friendly operations at Volkswagen's plants.
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AJOT.COM • Dec 5, 2024
First MAN eTruck starts with Duvenbeck in emission-free VW plant logistics