Broadcast service provider EMG has ordered its first fully electric 19T rigid tender vehicle from Volvo, which is expected to go into operation in early 2024.
According to the company, the vehicle was selected after evaluating different innovations offered by the market and conducting a demo with Volvo.
The new addition builds on EMG’s introduction of six Volvo FH (Forward High) tractor units in May, which aligned with the Euro 6 standard for cleaner exhaust emissions.
EMG said the new Volvo FE Electric truck produces 414 kg of CO2 compared to the previous 10,000 kg. The new truck will be equipped with four GEN 3 traction batteries, designed and built to meet Swedish impact and ECE R29 regulations.
Rohan Mitchell, EMG Group ESG director, said, “EMG is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainability in the broadcast industry. This order signifies not only the acquisition of our first fully electric truck but also the beginning of a broader implementation of electric vehicles across our OB fleet. It’s an essential first step towards a more sustainable future, which will be backed by logistics planning, and training for our drivers and technicians.”
