Scania to trial battery electric truck in Denmark from 2021
By Jim Gibbins - 1st August 2020
Sweden / Denmark – Coop Danmark A/S of Albertslund, Denmark's leading consumer goods retailer, is to deploy a battery electric Scania truck in its city distribution operations. The move is part of Scania's co-development of sustainable transport solutions with progressive customers. The Scania truck, with an estimated range of up to 140km, is planned to enter Coop’s operations in the first quarter of 2021. The range can be extended with fast charging opportunities, for example while loading or unloading goods. The electricity for charging is to be sourced from non-fossil energy, which is broadly available in Denmark, says Scania.
Nicolaj Boysen, Logistics Director at Coop, said: “The green transition in the transport sector is going too slowly. We have therefore chosen to take the lead ourselves to boost development and show it is feasible.”
