WEG announced a partnership project established with TB Green that allows expansion of the infrastructure required for electric delivery vehicles in Brazil.
The execution of several infrastructure works all over the country begins boosting the electric delivery vehicle fleet in Brazil, mainly in areas away from large cities. Major increase of this fleet is related to the so-called last mile, which is the last logistics step, before reaching the end user in beverage, e-commerce, food and pharmaceutical sectors.
Electric delivery trucks for Ambev’s fleet
In February 2022, the first phase of the electrification project for Ambev’s fleet, the largest in Brazil, began operations. There are 250 electric delivery trucks, running in 18 different Brazilian cities. Ambev’s goal is to have 50% of its fleet consisted of electric delivery trucks by 2025.
Acquisition of vehicles, design details and installation of WEG’s charging stations were carried out by TB Green
Acquisition of vehicles, design details and installation of WEG’s charging stations were carried out by TB Green, as the integrator of clean energy solutions.
Carlos Augusto Serra Roma, the Director and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of TB Green, said “We investigated the requirements and challenges of our customers’ business, in order to develop a specific solution. In partnership with Mega W, our own resources and a group of suppliers, such as WEG, Volkswagen AG and JAC Motors, among others, we designed whatever was required to be customized by these delivery trucks.”
WEG fast charging stations
Ambev’s fleet will be recharged with WEG fast charging stations, named WEMOB Station 60 line, which is developed and manufactured in Brazil, and duly approved by Volkswagen Truck & Bus.
In addition to being compact, efficient and safe, WEG’s charging stations count on a broad technical support and service network, and are regarded as a reliable option for those companies that intend to go for electric mobility.
Brazil’s Expansion of the electric mobility business
Manfred Peter Johann, the Managing Director of WEG Automation Business Unit, explains “WEG is entirely aligned with Brazil´s strategy of expanding the electric mobility business. In reference to this specific project, we are well engaged, first through the partnership with Volkswagen that resulted in designing the e-Delivery vehicle with WEG Powertrain, and now being selected by TB Green to also supply the WEMOB Station fast charging stations.”