Alternative drives
Scania relies on a wide range of technologies
Battery-powered electric vehicles will play a key role in establishing a fossil-free commercial transportation system by 2050 as part of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals and the Paris Agreement. However, the best short-term alternative is biofuels used in combustion engines, says manufacturer Scania.
"We develop all alternative technologies with marketability in mind," says Christian Levin, Head of Sales and Marketing at Scania. "It would be pointless to bring products to market that do not reflect the business reality of our customers. The basic requirement is a reasonable total cost of ownership for the technology in the near future."
"Both the PHEV truck, Scania's plug-in hybrid, and the battery-powered electric bus, both of which will be on display at the IAA, meet these criteria. "Scania is well positioned for the future development of the technology with even more cost-effective solutions," says Levin.
As part of a large-scale study, Scania recently explored several paths to a fossil-free future in the coming decades, ranging from full electrification to a portfolio of different powertrain types. The study shows that the rapid spread of electric vehicles will require four to five times more investment in infrastructure compared to the current situation, but that operating costs will fall by 40 percent by 2050.
The increase in battery-powered electric vehicles actually represents the most cost-effective approach to further reducing fossil fuel-powered heavy-duty transportation. By 2031, the total cost of ownership for battery-powered electric vehicles will have reached parity with diesel in all vehicle segments, including long-haul.
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