Aviludo at the Forefront of National Logistics Decarbonization
Aviludo Advances Towards More Sustainable Urban Logistics with 100% Electric Refrigerated Fleet
Aviludo, part of the METRO AG Group, reaffirms its commitment to sustainability and innovation in last-mile logistics by launching a fleet of 100% electric refrigerated trucks, in partnership with Addvolt, Maxus, Frigicoll Portugal, NForce, and Astara. This significant step marks the beginning of a new era in the urban transport of temperature-sensitive goods in Lisbon, ensuring product quality and safety with a reduced environmental impact.
1. The Challenge of Traditional Refrigeration
Traditionally, refrigerated goods transport relies on secondary diesel engines, classified as EURO 2, known for emitting carbon dioxide (CO2) and harmful particles (NOx). These engines also produce high noise levels and require constant maintenance due to the wear and tear of their mechanical components. These factors not only harm public health but also negatively impact the environment.
2. The Solution: Electrification and Sustainability in Refrigeration
To mitigate these challenges, Aviludo introduced two 7.5-ton Maxus 100% electric trucks equipped with fully electric refrigeration systems from Frigicoll, powered by the innovative Addvolt Power Unit. This system allows Aviludo to maintain the cold chain without using fossil fuels, promoting a continuous and eco-friendly (diesel-free) refrigeration operation.
3. How the Electric Refrigeration System Works
The Addvolt Power Unit utilizes the electric truck's battery to power the refrigeration unit, ensuring that temperature-sensitive goods are kept at the desired temperature throughout transport. To increase operational productivity, the trucks can be plugged into the electrical grid when parked, maintaining uninterrupted refrigeration of the goods. Intelligent energy management on board not only optimizes operations but also provides sufficient autonomy for daily distribution routes.
4. Visible Benefits: Sustainability in Action
Each truck operates in refrigeration mode for about 7 hours daily, ending the day with 30% autonomy, ensuring operational efficiency without interruptions.
The benefits of this system are already visible in the electric truck operations during the last month of operation:
- Diesel Reduction: there was avoided the consumption of 426 litres of diesel for goods refrigeration for these two vehicles.
- CO2 Emissions Reduction: less 1125 kg of CO2 emissions for goods refrigeration, contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment.
- Silent Operation: The trucks and refrigeration units are silent, allowing deliveries in city centres at any time without disturbing areas previously affected by noise from the traditional diesel refrigeration units.
- Reduced Maintenance: By eliminating diesel engines, the need for maintenance has decreased, increasing the availability and efficiency of Aviludo’s fleet.
5. Smart Operations Management with My Addvolt
By monitoring the cold chain in real-time through the My Addvolt platform, Aviludo can track energy consumption, battery levels, and vehicle performance, facilitating more efficient and sustainable fleet management.
With real-time data, Aviludo can optimize routes, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, which are becoming increasingly relevant in today’s logistics context.
6. A Commitment to the Future
“At Addvolt, we believe that small changes can have a big impact. The electrification of our fleet represents a crucial step towards the decarbonization of urban logistics in Portugal. In collaboration with these partners, we continue to take a step forward in the energy transition towards a cleaner and safer logistics ecosystem, where innovation and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.”
— Rodrigo Pires, Sales Director & Co-Founder, Addvolt
Stay tuned for more updates on our sustainable initiatives and the positive impact we are achieving in urban logistics.
About Aviludo:
Aviludo is a food service distribution (FSD) company, part of the international METRO group. For 40 years, it has been a reference in the distribution of food products for professionals, focusing on the HORECA channel. Today, it serves over 15,000 customers, offering a diverse range of products, including Private Label items across fresh, refrigerated, frozen, ultra-frozen, and dry goods. Regarding fresh products, customers can also enjoy customized products, processed in specialized meat-cutting and transformation facilities. Daily deliveries are made to most regions of mainland Portugal through a personalized door-to-door service. Every order is fulfilled with precision and a guarantee of quality and food safety, using a well-equipped proprietary fleet. Learn more at www.aviludo.pt
About METRO:
METRO is a leading international wholesale company, offering a wide range of food and non-food products, specializing in meeting the needs of hotels, restaurants, and cafes (HoReCa), as well as independent suppliers. Globally, METRO serves around 16 million customers who can choose to shop at one of its large stores, place orders online, and pick them up or have them delivered. Additionally, the company supports the competitiveness of entrepreneurs and small businesses with digital solutions, thus contributing to cultural diversity in retail and hospitality. Sustainability is a key pillar for METRO, which has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for seven consecutive years. The company currently operates in 34 countries and employs over 97,000 people worldwide. In the fiscal year 2019/20, METRO generated sales of €25.6 billion. For more information, visit www.metroag.de
About Addvolt:
Addvolt pioneered the electrification and decarbonization of auxiliary systems for heavy-duty vehicles—like trailers, trucks, vans, and containers—preventing up to 20 tons of CO2 emissions per vehicle each year.
What makes us unique is our ability to transform any vehicle and auxiliary equipment, such as refrigeration units, pumps, and forklifts (amongst others), into zero-emission powerhouses. With Addvolt Powerpacks and Power Units, we deliver optimal performance, silent operations, and reduced costs, enabling continuous 24-hour operations globally.
We’re redefining sustainable transport, empowering companies to adopt cleaner and smarter logistics solutions. With our technology on board, every vehicle is monitored via our My Addvolt online platform, we provide real-time data monitoring for fleet management, ensuring efficient energy use and delivering essential ESG insights.
Our relentless commitment to innovation is creating a more sustainable, smarter, quieter future for transportation. Today, more than 1,000 Addvolt Powerpacks and Power Units operate across more than 20 countries worldwide, helping our clients and partners drive change toward sustainability.
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