Netto Marken-Discount is bringing sustainable logistics to life: At its Henstedt-Ulzburg branch, the grocery retailer has added the first two hydrogen trucks to its fleet. The emission-free vehicles are now delivering to stores in Northern Germany. With this pilot project, Netto is setting a precedent for more climate-friendly transport solutions, thus underscoring its long-standing commitment to a more sustainable corporate strategy.
Netto laid the foundation for the use of hydrogen in 2020 and was a partner in the construction of a hydrogen filling station for trucks in Schleswig-Holstein.
The vehicles are two Hyundai trucks with refrigerated bodies, electric cooling, and tail lifts. Each truck can transport up to 19 pallets – supplemented by a trailer with a refrigerated body and PowerPack for an additional 18 pallets. The range is approximately 350 to 450 kilometers, depending on load and distance. This makes the Netto hydrogen trucks ideal for fixed routes, which in daily operation use the hydrogen filling station for heavy goods vehicles in Neumünster. Refueling is straightforward and hardly differs from a diesel filling station. The electric motor delivers 350 kW of power and ensures a particularly dynamic driving experience: Drivers report strong torque while simultaneously offering low noise and vibration. This increases comfort and reduces noise pollution in cities and residential areas.
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