Heavy goods traffic
Gruber Logistics tests emission-free trucks
On July 9 and 10, Gruber Logistics successfully transported a zero-emission vehicle cabin from the Iveco plant in Ulm to the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Vienna. The company is also responsible for the six-month operational project phase of two zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle prototypes scheduled for 2026. The aim is to drive forward the development of flexible, modular and scalable drive solutions in the heavy-duty sector.
The Empower project (Eco-operated, Modular, highly efficient, and flexible multi-Powertrain for long-haul heavy-duty vehicles) is funded by the European Commission's Horizon Europe Framework Program through the 2Zero Partnership. Coordinated by AIT, the consortium of Gruber Logistics and 13 other partners from industry, logistics and research is developing two modular and scalable zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles (ZE HDV). One 100% battery-electric vehicle with a range of 400 kilometers is intended for regional deliveries, while the other truck, a hybrid model powered by fuel cells and batteries, is intended for use on long distances with a range of 750 kilometers.
Gruber Logistics will take over the operational testing of the trucks in daily operations, which will take place for a period of six months from 2026 on European roads along the international corridors between Italy, Germany and France.
Practical application should provide new insights
"The insights we are gaining from this project in terms of the technology used and the design of the new prototypes in collaboration with Iveco are a decisive step for the future use of zero-emission trucks. After all, the reliability, usability and cost-effectiveness of these more sustainable solutions must be proven in practice," explains Ettore Gualandi, Specialist Innovation & Project at Gruber Logistics.
Before Gruber Logistics starts the test phase with the prototypes, AIT will first analyze and prepare the truck cab just delivered by Iveco in Vienna for the later development of the planned technology and its use. This will make it possible to implement innovative heating systems, thermal insulation and the necessary operating and control strategies, among other things. A comparison between the battery-electric variant and the fuel cell-powered truck in the operational test phase, for example with regard to their energy consumption and range, should later provide valuable insights for the further development of the prototypes.
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