AustriaThe Austrian bakery chain Bäckerei Felber is testing two battery-electric trucks (N2-class) manufactured by Iveco to deliver goods to its stores in Vienna. The trucks are being charged using the company’s own charging stations, some powered by solar panels. Currently, the electric trucks are limited to routes within Vienna due to energy consumption concerns related to frequent opening of the loading bay. The project received a €95,000 subsidy from the Austrian federal ministry responsible for innovation, mobility, and infrastructure. The company plans to exclusively use electric vehicles for future purchases and aims to upgrade its headquarters in Donaustadt with heat pumps by 2030 to reduce reliance on gas.
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