Toilet paper brand Who Gives A Crap has partnered with New Energy Transport and Volvo, to complete a port-to-warehouse run in an electric truck.
New Energy Transport is Australia’s first zero-emission heavy trucking company, combining low-cost renewable energy, high-speed charging and electric prime movers to offer zero-emission road freight at no extra cost compared to diesel based freight.
The run was part of demonstration by New Energy Transport to show how it’s able to operate heavy electric trucks under the same conditions as diesel trucks, transporting the same payload in the same time across the same route.
For the purpose of this exercise, a Volvo FM Electric was used to transport a 40-foot container from Port Botany to Who Gives A Crap’s Western Sydney DC in Yennora, and back again.
The round trip totalled 88 kilometres, 118 minutes of driving time, utilised 34 per cent of the truck’s charge and only 120kWh of energy. This showcased commercial and economic viability.
“Decarbonising our supply chain has been a key focus for us for several years. By the end of this year, 30 per cent of our outbound orders through ANC will be delivered by EV, supported by new warehouse charging solutions. This latest pilot takes our ambition to the next level,” said Bernie Wiley, Head of Sustainability at Who Gives A Crap.
“Heavy freight is one of the hardest parts of any supply chain to decarbonise, so we wanted to partner with NET to prove it’s not just possible, but practical.
“The results have been incredibly promising, and we’re excited to explore how we can expand electric trucking across our network. It’s great to show that when the right technology and partners come together, sustainability doesn’t have to come at the cost of efficiency.”
Daniel Bleakley, Co-Founder of New Energy Transport added, “We’re incredibly proud to be partnering with Who Gives a Crap who are as passionate about electrifying heavy road freight as we are.
“We’re really pleased with the results of the demonstration. We’ve proven that we’re able to operate heavy electric trucks for port cartage under the same conditions as diesel trucks, transporting the same payload in the same time across the same route – only we can do it with zero emissions, zero pollution and significantly reduced road noise.”
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