Scania delivers 30 electric trucks to Juna, expanding their electric vehicle fleet.
In a bid to revolutionise road logistics with sustainable transport solutions, Swedish fund AP7 and logistics company Juna have announced a collaboration to deliver 5,000 electric trucks by 2030.
Juna, a company founded just over a year ago, aims to make it easier for logistics companies to switch to electric trucks. The company's original plan was to deliver new electric trucks in the first half of 2025, a significant step forward in its goal to revolutionise the industry.
The new trucks, supplied by Scania, can carry up to 46 tonnes and will be used for regional transport. Scania began manufacturing these eTrucks less than a year ago and will supply the units as part of the ongoing collaboration with Sennder.
Matteo Oberto, CEO of Juna, expressed enthusiasm for the expansion of the fleet with these advanced electric vehicles. Despite falling short of its 2024 goal of 100 eTrucks, Oberto remains optimistic about the future, stating that the company is ready to roll out its innovative solution to more European markets.
Oberto added that Juna's pay-per-use model has proven to fit the needs of freight forwarders and that eTrucks can meet the performance and reliability standards expected by demanding customers in the freight industry. With guaranteed transport volumes and predictable commercial utilisation, Juna provides logistics operators access to eVehicles without the financial strain typically associated with the transition to greener technologies.
Scania's President and CEO, Christian Levin, shares Oberto's enthusiasm for the collaboration. Levin believes that the partnership will contribute to a more sustainable future in transport.
Juna currently rents electric trucks in four major European markets, including Germany, through a pay-per-use model. This model removes the high acquisition costs and residual value risk from logistics companies' balance sheets.
By 2030, Juna aims to offer 5,000 electric trucks, a significant increase from its current operations. The company's goal is to make electric transport a viable and cost-effective option for logistics companies across Europe.
The delivery of new electric trucks, scheduled for the first half of 2025, is a significant step forward in Juna's mission to revolutionise road logistics with sustainable transport solutions. With the collaboration with AP7 and Scania, Juna is well on its way to achieving this goal.
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