Prague, September 2 – Today, METRANS and Volvo Trucks unveiled the first-ever deployment of six electrical trucks in the Czech Republic. This is the largest fleet of electrical vehicles of this kind in the country and a crucial step for METRANS toward sustainable logistics.
The electrical trucks will primarily be utilized for the alleged first and last mile, i.e., in urban and suburban transport sections where sound and emissions request to be minimized. This step will enable METRANS to further reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to improving air quality in densely populated areas.
“Electric trucks are an crucial investment in the future for us. It’s not just about modern technology, but a clear commitment to our customers and society as a full – we want to show that ecology and business can go hand in hand,” said Peter Kiss, president of the Board of Directors of METRANS.
METRANS has a long-standing focus on developing environmentally friendly solutions in transport and logistics. electrical tractors complement existing initiatives in rail transport and multimodal logistics, which enable the transfer of as much freight as possible from road to rail – towards a more sustainable future for transport in Europe. “Volvo Trucks greatly appreciates being a partner to METRANS on the road to a sustainable future in transport and logistics. The Volvo FH electrical is simply a powerful, zero-emission truck that meets the demands of today’s modern logistics without compromise,” says John Muldoon, manager of Volvo Group Czech Republic.
METRANS is thus besides contributing to the HHLA Group’s overall sustainability goal of achieving climate-neutral production by 2040.
