Norway has taken a significant step in utilizing electric truck technology by testing a semi electric truck with a 1,000 kWh battery capacity to clear heavy snow on challenging mountain passes. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has been conducting trials on the E6 highway, specifically on the Dovrefjell mountain range.
In addition to contributing to climate goals, the use of electric trucks for snow plowing also aims to ensure the safety of winter roads. Bjørn Laksforsmo, divisional director at the Norwegian Public Roads Administration, expressed the importance of reducing emissions in heavy tasks carried out on the roads.
After a week of testing, the results of the electric truck have been promising. Despite facing various weather conditions like heavy snow, strong winds, and freezing temperatures, the truck’s battery only decreased from 90% to 28% after nearly nine hours on the road, consuming 182 kWh per 100 km. These statistics not only demonstrate the truck’s endurance but also showcase its efficiency in different conditions.
The electric truck being trialed on the E6 Dovrefjell boasts a 1,000 kWh battery, making it the world’s first electric truck of its kind. Constructed by Swiss firm Designwerk Technologies AG using a Volvo FH chassis, the truck has a range of 97 km (60 miles) with a 50-ton load and weighs 21.6 tons.
This trial of electric plows is part of Norway’s broader plan to explore the potential of electric vehicles in winter operations. Previously, an electric wheel loader was used in Trondheim to clear pedestrian and cycle paths, but its battery capacity fell short.
Not only Norway but also the Swedish Road Administration is investing in zero-emission plowing trials. In Sandefjord, electric plow trucks have already become a common sight and have proven to be efficient and effective.
The successful deployment of electric trucks for snow plowing in Norway and Sweden paves the way for a greener future in the transportation sector. These trials not only highlight the potential of electric vehicles but also indicate a positive shift towards sustainable winter operations.
Norway is making strides in electric truck technology by testing a semi electric truck with a 1,000 kWh battery capacity to clear heavy snow on challenging mountain passes. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has been conducting trials on the E6 highway, specifically on the Dovrefjell mountain range. (노르웨이는 도전적인 산악 통로의 눈을 털기 위해 1,000 kWh 배터리 용량을 갖춘 반전기동 트럭을 시험하는 등 전기 트럭 기술을 활용하는 중요한 단계를 거쳤다. 노르웨이 공공도로청은 E6 고속도로에서 도브레펠 산맥에서 시험을 하고 있다.)
The use of electric trucks for snow plowing not only contributes to climate goals but also aims to ensure the safety of winter roads. The battery of the electric truck only decreased from 90% to 28% after nearly nine hours on the road, consuming 182 kWh per 100 km, despite facing various weather conditions like heavy snow, strong winds, and freezing temperatures. (눈 털이에 전기 트럭을 사용하는 것은 기후 목표에 기여할 뿐 아니라 겨울 도로의 안전을 보장하는 것을 목표로 하고 있다. 이 전기 트럭의 배터리는 9시간 동안 90%에서 28%로만 감소했으며, 100km당 182 kWh를 소비하였으며, 눈이 많이 오고 강한 바람과 냉기와 같은 다양한 기상 조건에 직면했다.)
The electric truck being trialed on the E6 Dovrefjell has a 1,000 kWh battery, making it the world’s first electric truck of its kind. It has a range of 97 km (60 miles) with a 50-ton load and weighs 21.6 tons. (E6 도브레펠에서 시험 중인 이 전기 트럭은 1,000 kWh의 배터리 용량을 가지고 있어 이와 같은 종류의 세계 최초의 전기 트럭이다. 50톤의 하중을 실었을 때 97km (60마일)의 거리를 이동하며, 무게는 21.6톤이다.)
This trial of electric plows is part of Norway’s broader plan to explore the potential of electric vehicles in winter operations. Previously, an electric wheel loader was used in Trondheim to clear pedestrian and cycle paths, but its battery capacity fell short. (전기 트럭으로 눈을 털기 위한 이 시험은 노르웨이의 겨울 작업에서 전기 차량의 잠재력을 탐구하기 위한 전략의 일환이다. 이전에는 전기 바퀴 로더를 이용하여 트론헤임에서 보행자와 자전거 도로를 정리했으나 배터리 용량의 한계가 있었다.)
Not only Norway but also the Swedish Road Administration is investing in zero-emission plowing trials. In Sandefjord, electric plow trucks have already become a common sight and have proven to be efficient and effective. (노르웨이 뿐만 아니라 스웨덴 도로청도 영 간선도로를 정비하기 위해 무배출 눈 털이 시험에 투자하였다. 산데피요르에서는 이미 전기 눈프로우 트럭이 흔한 광경이 되었으며 효율적이고 효과적임이 입증되었다.)
The successful deployment of electric trucks for snow plowing in Norway and Sweden paves the way for a greener future in the transportation sector. These trials not only highlight the potential of electric vehicles but also indicate a positive shift towards sustainable winter operations. (노르웨이와 스웨덴에서 전기 트럭을 통한 눈 걷기가 성공적으로 이뤄지면 그린 교통 분야에서 더욱 친환경적인 미래가 열릴 것이다. 이러한 시험은 전기차의 잠재력을 강조하는 것뿐 아니라 지속 가능한 겨울 작업으로의 긍정적인 전환을 보여준다.)
Definitions:
1. Electric truck technology: The use and application of electric power in trucks for propulsion, reducing or eliminating the need for traditional combustion engines.
2. Emissions: The release of substances, such as gases, particles, and pollutants, into the environment, typically resulting from human activities.
3. Battery capacity: The amount of electrical energy that can be stored in a battery, usually measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh).
4. Endurance: The ability of a vehicle to continue operating or performing efficiently under challenging conditions, such as extreme weather or long distances.
5. Efficiency: The ability to achieve the desired results with minimum wasted effort or resources.
6. Zero-emission: Refers to vehicles or technologies that produce no greenhouse gas emissions or other harmful pollutants during operation.
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