Volkswagen Group Logistics and MAN join forces to accelerate the decarbonization of road transport

A cooperation focused on zero emissions

For Volkswagen Group Logistics, reducing the environmental impact of land transport is a priority. According to CEO Simon Motter, the goTozero Impact Logistics initiative emphasizes the use of sustainable technologies and energy, with battery electric trucks emerging as the most relevant solution to reduce CO₂ emissions. The executive stresses the need for close cooperation between manufacturers, logistics providers, and energy suppliers to achieve the group’s climate goals.

This collaborative approach was realized on November 5 at the MAN Truck Forum, where international logistics companies, charging station operators, and customers already using electric trucks shared their experiences. The event, under the theme “Together for sustainable logistics, together for zero emissions,” aimed to remove technical and economic barriers to fleet electrification.

MAN confirms the operational maturity of its electric trucks

The eTGX and eTGS models, presented by MAN in autumn 2023, stand out for their ultra-low configuration, adapted to the constraints of standardized automotive transport. These vehicles have since covered more than five million kilometers under real operating conditions. Their modular battery system allows autonomy and payload to be adjusted according to needs, covering the majority of road transport applications.

For Friedrich Baumann, member of the MAN Executive Board, these results confirm the technological maturity of electric vehicles. Some customers have exceeded 100,000 kilometers with an eTGX, and demand continues to grow: around 1,000 MAN electric trucks are currently on order.

A favorable framework, but challenges remain

The regulatory context supports the transition, with Germany extending toll exemptions for zero-emission trucks until 2031. MAN, however, believes that small and medium-sized enterprises need stronger financial support and that the development of charging infrastructure must be accelerated, notably through the simplification of administrative procedures.

Carriers such as Nanno Janssen, whose fleet already includes 35 electric vehicles, including 15 MAN eTGX, demonstrate that long-distance electric transport is already feasible in Europe. For Volkswagen Group Logistics and MAN, the widespread adoption of this technology will now depend on the joint mobilization of all actors in the logistics chain.