German automotive major BMW Group, which had joined forces with Scherm group, has pressed 100% electric trucks into service in Munich, Germany.
With this, the carmaker has earned the distinction of being the maiden automaker in Europe to have achieved such a feat.
The 40-ton electric truck, flagged off at BMW Group Plant in Munich by Bavaria's Minister of Economic Affairs Ilse Aigner, is a model made by the Dutch firm Terberg.
The electric truck deployed by the duo is powered by electricity generated from renewable sources. It claims to eliminate any fine particle pollution.
Being CO2-free, the electric truck is capable of saving 11.8 tons of the gas a year, equivalent to BMW 320d Efficient Dynamics while covering a distance around the globe almost three times.
BMW Group plant in Munich head Hermann Bohrer said: "With our electric truck, we are sending another strong signal for sustainable urban mobility. We are contributing to reducing emissions in the city and are proud to be the first automotive manufacturer in Europe to use an electric truck of this size to transport materials on public roads."
The truck battery, which takes three to four hours to charge, can travel for 100km.
Bavaria's Minister for Economic Affairs, Ilse Aigner: "Bavaria is a leading industrial and research location. It is crucial that the Bavarian economy is also at the forefront in electric mobility. BMW is making an important contribution to this and is showing that you can succeed on the global market with sustainable products made by innovative companies."
After having completed its first test drives, the vehicle has been moving to and fro between Scherm group logistics unit and the BMW Group facility in Munich. The materials transported by the truck would include shock absorbers, springs and steering systems.
