Cementos Argos, together with its strategic partner Transportempo and the support of Renting Colombia, has started using 100 per cent electrical trucks in Colombia. The initiative will eventually allow the mobilisation of cement in Medellín.
These trucks have a silent engine, work with 600v batteries and have the capacity to move four tonnes of cement per trip. With the implementation of this project, the cement company contributes to the reduction of fuel use and, therefore, to the reduction of CO2 emissions.
"From the Cementos Argos we are determined to contribute to a better air quality. The renewal of the automotive fleet with clean technologies is now a necessity and the entry of electric or natural-gas-fueled vehicles end up being fundamental in this purpose, as well as the implementation of collaborative schemes with other actors in the chain such as compensation or consolidation of cargo and night deliveries that also reduce emissions significantly.
"We want to invite the rest of the transport companies and freight generators to take the step in the search of similar or better solutions, likewise invite the departmental and national government to be promoters of laws that facilitate these changes. Among all the actors we are called to generate the necessary actions to achieve the most important objective: breathe and live better," said Juan Guillermo Vanegas, Supply Chain manager in Colombia.
Cementos Argos begins deliveries with electric trucks
