During the February and March school breaks, winter sports enthusiasts flock to Sweden’s popular skiing and snowboarding destinations, such as Åre, Sälen, and Idre. In the peak season, demand for accommodation, goods and food delivery is much higher, creating challenges in managing supply.
Scania, the Swedish manufacturer of commercial vehicles, has been a leader in sustainable transport solutions for many years. Recently, the company has been focusing on developing electric and hybrid vehicles, and their charging station networks, that reduce carbon emissions in line with Sweden’s ambitious carbon neutrality target by 2045.
Scania is taking further steps towards achieving a more sustainable transport system in Sweden. The company deployed electric trucks to transport goods in the Swedish mountains during the 2023 winter sports weeks from February 13th to March 10th. Martin & Servera, a company that delivers to around 35 restaurants, cafes, and public facilities in Åre, indicated that the increase in deliveries during this time is significant, with a 30% increase in sales compared to other winter season weeks with 42,000 commercial beds occupied and 13,000-15,000 skiers and day visitors.
Using electric trucks will help reduce CO2 emissions and improve air quality in the mountains and set a precedent for sustainable transport solutions in other areas of the country. Electric trucks can significantly reduce CO2 emissions, with Scania’s electric trucks reducing their CO2 emissions by up to 90% compared with similar diesel trucks. Sandberg & Jonsson, driving for DB Schenker and delivering goods between Östersund and Åre during the sports holiday weeks, put the first fully electric truck in Jämtland into operation in the summer of 2022, a Scania 25P. The truck is charged overnight at the company’s depot in Östersund and delivers goods in Östersund and Frösön during the day with a support charge at lunchtime. “It has worked very well,” reports traffic manager Mikael Ivarsson, Sandberg & Jonsson. The success of this electric truck shows that it is possible to use electric vehicles to transport goods in the mountains.
Mobile Electric Truck Charging Station Deployed
To enable the use of electric trucks in areas with limited charging options, Scania deployed a mobile charging station with a capacity of up to 150 kW for CCS2 charging of two vehicles in Åre. It is powered by Northvolt’s Voltpack Mobile System, which has an energy storage of 560 kWh. This mobile charging station will enable the first deliveries of goods by electric trucks in Åre, paving the way for more sustainable transportation in the future.
Nimbnet applauds Scania’s initiative to help electrify Sweden’s transportation. Nimbnet operates EV charging stations in Sweden, providing fast and ultrafast charging solutions that support multiple charging standards. Its user-friendly interface and payment system enable drivers to charge their vehicles quickly. The company is expanding its network across Sweden and is investigating new technologies to enhance charging station performance and efficiency. Nimbnet’s efforts support the adoption of electric vehicles and sustainable transportation. “We hope to welcome delivery trucks like this one at our charging stations in the future,” said Torbjörn Nordling, the Project Supervisor at Nimbnet.
Nimbnet’s charging station in Sundsvall is about 285 kilometers from Åre and the charging station in Nordmaling a bit more than 400 kilometers.
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Image source: https://elfordon.se/varuleveranser-med-scanias-ellastbil-under-sportlovsveckorna-i-are/, Åre Photo by Hendrik Morkel on Unsplash