Truck and Track Summer 2024 www.truckandtrack.com 30 INTERMODAL TRANSPORT SOFTWARE ■ Realistic consumption calculation ■ Comprehensive catalogue of Truck & Van EVs in Europe ■ Cutting-edge EV truck routing and planning algorithms ■ Consideration of driving behaviour, elevations, temperature and wind influences With the introduction of the EV Truck Route Planner, PTV Logistics is promoting the electrification of road transport. EV Truck Route Planner This online tool calculates suitable routes for every electric truck or van, considering factors such as the payload, weather conditions, and the vehicle’s battery capacity and age. Fleet managers can use this brand-independent route planner to determine which electric vehicle is best suited for their operations. Michael Hubschneider, Senior Product Manager at PTV Logistics, states, “With the EV Truck Route Planner, we aim to provide more transparency regarding the investment in an electric fleet.” Electrifying transportation Climate change poses significant challenges for the transportation sector. European governments are compelling fleet owners to achieve substantial reductions in their CO2 emissions through legislation and taxation measures. At the local level, low or zero-emission zones are increasingly being established, accessible only by electric vehicles. As a result, more and more companies are starting to electrify their transportation fleets. The adoption of electric vehicles poses new challenges for transportation planners and fleet managers. Which electric vehicles should I invest in? What charging infrastructure do I need? How will limited range affect my transportation operations and profitability? What is the impact of weather conditions and driving behaviour on energy consumption? “The new EV Truck Route Planner provides answers to these and other questions,” says Michael Hubschneider, Senior Product Manager at PTV Logistics. Largest database of commercial electric vehicles The EV Truck Route Planner is an easy-to-use online tool. Transport planners can select the electric truck or van they want to use, enter the start and end points of the route, as well as the payload weight and battery level at the start. With a single click, the tool calculates suitable routes for trucks, considering the current weather conditions and traffic situation. The result is an PTV launches the first brand-independent route planner for electric trucks
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