Electrolux Makes Progress in Unique Venture and Tests Electric Truck Model That Recharges Battery with Sunlight

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 25/08/2023 at 19:08

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The New Electric Truck Manufactured by the Appliance Giant Promises to Revolutionize the Electric Vehicle Market

The appliance manufacturer Electrolux is innovating by incorporating a small electric truck powered by solar energy into its fleet in São Paulo, the result of a partnership with Hitech Electric. The vehicle, considered a test, combines solar and electric power – the battery can be charged from a socket, but it also receives energy from solar panels during the day, according to Terra.

The average charging time from a socket takes about 5 hours to reach a full charge, providing a range of up to 280 km. When exposed to sunlight for 10 to 12 hours, it gains a 20% increase in its range.

The electric truck is not limited to solar and electric energy. It also uses kinetic energy through “regenerative braking,” where the kinetic energy generated during deceleration is converted into electrical energy to recharge the battery, further increasing the vehicle’s energy efficiency.

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Complementing Sustainable Deliveries

Electrolux’s proposal is to utilize this truck model to complement its deliveries already made with electric trucks and bicycles, both considered to have a lower environmental impact.

The company plans to expand this pioneering project, incorporating two more small trucks into its fleet later this year. While the idea is feasible for small trucks, larger vehicles currently do not have a timeline for using solar energy due to battery limitations and charging times.

Challenges in the Transition to Sustainability

The search for 100% sustainable electric vehicles faces challenges, such as the high cost of disruptive technologies and the price of electricity in Brazil. Fernando Keske, Electrolux’s Sustainability Director for Operations, emphasizes that strategies aligned with economic viability are essential for making the fleet more sustainable.

Rodrigo Sauaia, CEO of Absolar, highlights that solar energy plays a versatile role in the automotive sector. Its use in vehicles is already known, especially in motorhomes and ships, for specific functions such as lighting. Solar energy, in addition to being integrated into the vehicles’ electrical systems, also increases the versatility of electric cars, allowing them to operate independently of sunlight availability.

Contribution to Sustainability

This initiative aligns with Electrolux’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. The appliance sector is one of the main emitters of polluting gases, and the introduction of these trucks solar represents an important step for the company to contribute to decarbonization and sustainability.

With companies like Electrolux and PepsiCo investing in more sustainable transport solutions, solar energy is proving to be a powerful ally in the transition to electric mobility. As more companies explore clean technologies, the future of transportation promises to be greener and more efficient.

Electrolux Makes Progress in Unique Venture and Tests Electric Truck Model That Recharges Battery with Sunlight

The New Electric Truck Manufactured by the Appliance Giant Promises to Revolutionize the Electric Vehicle Market

Complementing Sustainable Deliveries

Challenges in the Transition to Sustainability

Contribution to Sustainability

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