NextETRUCK news

The accelerated adoption of zero-emission vehicles is one of the key objectives of the European Commission, aiming to address user acceptance, and affordability, and enhance European competitiveness. This objective is particularly relevant to the transportation of goods and vehicle operations in urban areas, as it aligns with climate targets and the improvement of local air quality. To meet the demands of shared logistics and specific applications, it is necessary to consider vehicles beyond the small category. Among these, the medium-duty category becomes a significant focus for full electrification, as optimized battery storage and supporting charging infrastructure integrated with logistical operations can effectively fulfil range and energy consumption requirements. Presently, medium-duty trucks account for approximately 25% of global CO2 emissions from vehicles weighing over 7.5 tons, and NextETRUCK aims to contribute to a drastic emission reduction in this vehicle category.

The project seeks to achieve a 20% reduction in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) compared to current eTrucks while achieving TCO parity with conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks. The project anticipates a 10% improvement in energy efficiency through innovative powertrain design and optimisation of auxiliary systems. The research team will focus on developing three vehicle prototypes that can achieve a daily range of at least 200km, validated in real-world missions.

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