Scania to promote one of the longest routes for electric trucks in Europe

Scania, SKF, and LOTS Group are collaborating to promote sustainable logistics by launching one of Europe’s longest routes for battery electric vehicles. The route, which will cover a total of 221,000 km per year, results in a saving of 298 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. LOTS Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Scania, is a platform that connects transport buyers to optimise logistics services.

Operated in partnership with Ahréns Åkeri, the aforementioned route is expected to significantly reduce emissions. The ultimate goal is to achieve a 97% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions (WtW) while optimising transport efficiency, with 85% of the vehicle’s annual mileage completed with full loads.

How to utilise electric trucks at best. Scania, SKF and LOTS Group are working on it

In other words, the goal of the project is to create recurring loops with guaranteed volumes and high vehicle utilisation to reduce the financial risk of investing in green technology. This way, the project shows that sustainable logistics can be environmentally friendly and cost-effective. The plan for implementing electric vehicles is phased, with flows being verified in early 2025 and full-scale operation planned for mid-year. 

“This partnership is a significant step forward in transitioning to sustainable logistics. Through collaboration between transport buyers, carriers, and charging partners, we are not only reducing emissions but also maximising utilisation, which is key to economically sustainable transport. Our goal is for this to become a benchmark for future logistics solutions in Europe,” said Johan Palmqvist, Managing Director Europe, LOTS Group. 

“This collaboration helps us ensure energy efficient and environmentally friendly transports to our customers, who support our ambition to reach net zero climate impact in the whole value chain,” added Måns Isacsson, Logistics Manager, SKF Sverige. 

“At Scania, we are enthusiastic about seeing how collaboration between leading industrial players paves the way for electric transport and redefines the logistics system as a whole. The partnership between SKF, LOTS, and Scania demonstrates that freight transport with battery electric vehicles is feasible, not just for shorter urban routes but also for long-distance and heavy transport. This partnership aligns with Scania’s purpose to drive the shift towards a sustainable transport system,” concluded Gustaf Sundell, Head of Scania Ventures and New Business.