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Sønderborg is well underway in making transportation greener. Electric cars for private individuals are rapidly gaining ground, supported by a growing network of charging stations.
The transport sector accounts for about half of the Sønderborg area’s total CO₂ emissions from energy, with heavy transport making up a quarter of that. Beyond the transition of private car use, it is therefore crucial to reduce the climate impact of commercial vehicles in the effort to achieve CO₂-neutral energy by 2029.
The shift to electric vans and trucks requires a range of unique solutions. There is no one-size-fits-all model for commercial transport, as needs vary depending on trip length, vehicle size, and functionality.
For example, electric trucks require more space at charging stations than passenger cars. Additionally, new electric trucks can drive approximately 300 kilometers on a single charge, while a diesel truck can cover over 1,000 kilometers on one tank.
This presents certain challenges for the transition, but there is no reason to hit the brakes and wait for technological development. Current electric trucks can easily take over shorter routes.
A broader overview of the driving patterns of vans and trucks, a collaboration between Better Energy and ProjectZero, aims to accelerate this process. The goal is to map the routes where electric trucks can already be deployed, based on distance and load, and to support companies in making the transition.
In addition, the initiative focuses on collective solutions, where multiple local businesses and transport providers cooperate to install shared charging stations that can be used by several parties.
The aim is not only to motivate individual companies but to act as a catalyst for the green transition of freight transport. This initiative is part of Sønderborg’s role as one of the EU’s 112 Mission Cities, with the hope that the experience gained can be shared across the rest of the EU.