In a recent press release, bp announced the launch of its first medium- and heavy-duty ultra-rapid charging stations. This will help businesses in the industry decarbonize more swiftly. Since 2000, tailpipe CO2 emissions have risen by an average of 2.2% year, according to the IEA.
We are currently witnessing a shift toward electric trucks in Europe, where the transition to electric vehicles is well underway. Electricity is a desirable alternative to the low-carbon alternative fuels that truck manufacturers and fleet operators are requesting. According to said Emma Delaney , senior vice president, customers and products, the opening of our first truck charging facilities in Schwegenheim is a significant milestone for bp and the industry.
Schwegenheim is the ideal illustration of what the sector requires in terms of ultra-fast charging, secure truck charging bays, accessibility to vital highway networks, and a location where drivers can rest and refuel with food and beverages.
At the retail site in Schwegenheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, two ultra-fast chargers for electric trucks have been built. Each charger has a power output of up to 300 kW and is powered entirely by renewable energy. An electric truck with a 300kW capacity may extend its range by roughly 150–200 kilometers at the Schwegenheim location, which is situated on the B9 main highway, while the driver takes the mandatory 45-minute break. Additionally, drivers have access to other conveniences like food and beverages for their break.
In 2021, Daimler Truck, one of the biggest commercial truck manufacturers in the world, will introduce its battery-powered eActros for heavy urban distribution. The company worked with bp to provide insights on the necessary layout, charging rates, and positioning of the chargers to provide truck drivers with the accessibility they need and a pleasurable charging experience.
For the market introduction of our battery-powered trucks, it is critical to have a robust and dependable charging infrastructure. By 2025, we want a substantial public fast-charging network for commercial vehicles to be available throughout Europe. The Schwegenheim location is a great illustration of how we are collaborating with reliable partners to accomplish this, according to Martin Daum, member of the Daimler Truck AG Board of Management and director of trucks and buses.
The Schwegenheim charging stations add to Aral Pulse’s nationwide network of quick-charging locations. With more than 850 ultra-fast charge points for cars and smaller commercial vehicles situated at its well-lit and staffed Aral retail stations, Aral pulse is Germany’s largest public high-power charging station provider, offering exceptional dependability as well as convenience. Truck drivers will be able to charge their cars close to important road networks thanks to the new electric truck charging hub, and manufacturers will be able to test the charging capabilities of their electric trucks in actual use.
I’m happy to see that bp and Aral pulse are still in favor of electrifying German truck fleets. If we want to extend Germany’s charging infrastructure and meet our decarbonization goals, zero tailpipe emission trucks will be essential. Kurt-Christoph von Knobelsdorff, CEO and Spokesman for NOW GmbH, claims that this project marks yet another significant turning point in the electrification of mobility in Germany and throughout Europe.
Electric trucks are a crucial piece of the transportation electrification and emissions reduction puzzle, even if EV charging for passenger cars receives a lot of attention. The transportation industry, which generates about a fifth of all worldwide CO2 emissions, has the potential to cut emissions by a large amount.
It’s encouraging to see that even oil firms are beginning to invest in the infrastructure needed for the mainstream adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). In the future, we hope to see many more oil corporations investing in truck charging stations. Hopefully, this is only the beginning.
BP contributed the featured image.
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