Reverse flow of traffic - Environmentalists campaign for advancing electric trucks in transportation.
The progressive government in Hamburg, comprised of the SPD and the Greens, aims to incentivize the transition of truck traffic to electric with several new developments. They are working on erecting public fast-charging stations for trucks and providing a comprehensive advisory service for businesses. The rationale behind their initiative? Studies suggest that electric trucks will be a more economical option for companies in 99% of applications by 2030, given the rapidly declining cost of batteries and the increasing cost of carbon emissions.
"Battery-powered trucks will be less expensive than traditional, fossil-fueled trucks in almost every scenario by 2030," added SPD's economic policy representative, Hansjörg Schmidt, in an interview with the German Press Agency. "There are many enterprises in Hamburg that have acknowledged this financial advantage, but they still lack the essential arrangement for this shift," Schmidt continued.
In an attempt to explore the potential for Hamburg, the expansion of publicly accessible charging columns for trucks, particularly in the port, is on their agenda. They also plan on involving private charging infrastructure providers in logistics hubs in their contemplations.
To aid these companies in their journey towards electrification, the Greens' energy and innovation expert, Johannes Müller, unveiled plans to create an independent consultancy service. This service will provide support and guidance to Hamburg-based firms as they navigate this crucial decision-making process.
Electric vehicles are undoubtedly the next big thing in truck traffic, and this is evident by the growing number of companies transitioning to battery-powered vehicles. The number of electric trucks in Germany nearly doubled between 2021 and 2022, with 21,790 battery-electric trucks being registered in 2023, marking a 7.5 percent market share, sources from the Federal Motor Transport Authority stated. In urban delivery traffic alone, emission-free vehicles are 70 percent less costly.
The electrification of the truck fleet is gathering momentum, and registration numbers and manufacturer order books assert a clear pattern in this regard.
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The SPD, being part of the government in Hamburg, wants to encourage electrification in the transport sector by promoting electric trucks. This includes installing public fast-charging stations for trucks and providing advisory services for businesses. Citizenship in Hamburg will benefit from this environmental initiative, as electric trucks are projected to be financially advantageous for companies, according to SPD's economic policy representative, Hansjörg Schmidt. The Greens' energy and innovation expert, Johannes Müller, plans to establish an independent consultancy service to assist Hamburg-based companies transitioning to electric trucks.
Source: www.stern.de
