Södra Deploys First Electric Truck to Transport Pulp from Värö
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As part of its efforts to achieve its climate goal of net zero emissions of fossil greenhouse gases by 2040, Södra’s first electric truck is on the road. Part of a pilot project, the truck will be entirely dedicated to transporting fossil-free deliveries of pulp from Värö to port terminals in Gothenburg and Varberg.
This month, some shipments of pulp from Värö will be delivered by electric truck as part of Södra's climate efforts to achieve net zero emissions of fossil greenhouse gases by 2040. This one truck is expected to save 48 metric tons of CO2 per year, compared with a diesel-powered truck.
Delivered by DFDS, the truck will transport pulp from Värö to port terminals in Gothenburg and Varberg during the pilot project. Each journey will have a load weight of 40 metric tons, which is the same volume as previous trucks using fossil fuel.
"The electrification of our transport is a natural part of our strategy to achieve our goal of net zero emissions of fossil greenhouse gases. It is also an important step in offering our customers more sustainable transport solutions and thus becoming a more attractive supplier. Several electrification projects are currently underway at Södra, and this pilot project to transport our pulp gives us valuable insight into where and how we can use electric trucks going forward," said Catrin Gustavsson, President of Södra Cell.
