Volvo Trucks launches Business Case Simulator for electric trucks
How ready is your organisation for the move to electric driving? Volvo Trucks launched the Business Case Simulator, a handy tool to help you evaluate your ‘electric’ readiness. We spoke to Hugo Seghers, Electromobility Manager at Volvo Trucks Belgium, about the simulator and the future of electric transport.
What is the importance of electric trucks?
Electric trucks play a crucial role in making the transport sector more sustainable. They emit no CO₂ and produce significantly less noise pollution, which has a positive impact on air quality and the environment in our cities. Moreover, they are more energy-efficient than traditional diesel trucks, resulting in lower fuel costs.
Is every organisation ready to go electric?
Not every organisation is equally ready to switch to electric trucks. Volvo Trucks’ Business Case Simulator is a handy tool to evaluate whether your organisation can take the necessary steps. The simulator looks at various factors, such as the daily distances your trucks travel, the type of transport you carry out and your sustainability targets. This gives you a transparent and reliable picture of your ‘electric’ readiness.
How exactly does the Business Case Simulator work?
The Business Case Simulator is a user-friendly online tool. In ten clear steps, you answer questions about your organisation and its transport needs. Based on your answers, the simulator calculates your organisation’s e-mobility readiness and gives you insights into the impact of electric trucks on your organisation. Objectively and independently. You will also receive concrete tips and advice on how to prepare for the transition to electric transport.
What support does Volvo Trucks offer to organisations looking to switch to electric transport?
Volvo Trucks is more than just a manufacturer of electric trucks. We see ourselves as a partner in e-mobility and we want to provide maximum support to our customers in switching to electric transport. We offer a wide range of services, including:
- Tailored advice: our experts analyse your specific needs and advise you on the best solutions for your organisation.
- Financing: we offer flexible financing options to make the switch to electric transport financially feasible.
- Training: we provide training for your drivers so they can work optimally with electric trucks.
- Maintenance and service: we work with an extensive network of service companies that will maintain and repair your electric trucks.
- Charging infrastructure and energy management: with our partners, we help prepare your energy infrastructure for the switch to an electric fleet and optimise the energy cost of your assets (buildings, electric trucks, etc).
The future of transport is electric. Is Volvo Trucks ready for that future?
Definitely! We are constantly investing in the development of new and innovative electric trucks. We are constantly expanding our range and working with our partners to build the infrastructure for electric transport. We currently have an electric variant for every truck. Perhaps your business case does not yet make long-distance transport electric, but you can already do local distribution of goods with smaller e-trucks such as the Volvo FL or Volvo FE? Do you provide regional transport or construction?
Then our heavier e-trucks, such as the Volvo FH, the Volvo FM or the Volvo FMX, are ready today to green these activities immediately. So you are already taking a first step in the right direction. One that we are happy to accompany.
Evaluate whether your organisation is ready to switch to electric trucks?
Discover the free Business Case Simulator on the Volvo Trucks website.
