Toll Group & Coca Cola to purchase Volvo electric trucks in Australia
The Toll Group refers to a $67 million investment in sustainable transport solutions across Australia in a LinkedIn post, which means that the funds set aside for electrification last year have not been used up yet. At the time, it was announced that 28 battery-electric trucks would be acquired, as well as required infrastructure at ten customer and Toll-owned sites across the country. The charging capacities are to range from 30kW to 60kW dual outlet charging stations.
Even the models were already decided: ten Volvo FM Electric prime movers and 18 Volvo FE electric rigids were on the plan. It also aims to integrate battery-electric vehicles into third-party logistics operations servicing key customers, including Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Woolworths, Bluescope and Origin Energy, which has now started. The efforts are financially supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
Regarding the new acquisitions, Nick Vrckovski, Toll President of Retail & Consumer, said: “We are proud to have CCEP take part in our national electric heavy vehicle program. Their support is another key milestone in our 25+ year partnership, as we work together to reduce emissions, improve safety, and meet the high standards our customers expect.”
Phillip Parsons, Director of Logistics at CCEP, added: “Our investment in these 12 new electric rigids along with dedicated charging infrastructure across our facilities, reflects our long-term commitment to building a more sustainable beverage distribution network.”
Earlier this year, the Toll Group had also acquired ten electric trucks from Chinese manufacturer Foton, which run between a Lego factory in China and regional distribution centres.
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