The logistics specialist, Duvenbeck, and the technology innovator, Trailer Dynamics, have taken a major step towards enabling more sustainable goods traffic on roads. The diesel-powered tractor unit required more than 45 percent less fuel on a journey of 325 kilometres during a field test when used in combination with an eTrailer. In addition to the benefit of having lower operating costs, this represents a further milestone in reducing CO2 emissions when transporting goods.
“The test has demonstrated that the eTrailer technology not only helps reduce operating costs, but it can also make a significant contribution to greater sustainability in the logistics sector. Climate-friendly transport logistics is the goal of all those involved,” says Jörg Witt, the Head of Group Sales Duvenbeck Group, summarising the results.
Bernd Reining, the Fleet Manager at Duvenbeck, has played a major role in this project through his extensive practical expertise and his profound understanding of the specific needs of an automobile logistics company.
By fitting an additional, functionally reliable, electric powertrain in the eTrailer, it is possible to achieve significant reductions in the consumption of diesel fuel and CO2 emissions in the diesel tractor unit and noteworthy increases in the battery electric vehicle’s range (BEV).
