In the initial phase, the QUANTRON QARGO 4 EV light trucks will support the fleet decarbonisation efforts of strategic customers like PepsiCo and Red Sea Global.
Quantron AG, a clean tech company and specialist in sustainable passenger and freight transport, together with its partner Electromin, wholly owned by the Petromin Corporation, announced the delivery of the first 50 QUANTRON QARGO 4 EV light trucks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The vehicles have been prepared for deployment with customers like PepsiCo and Red Sea Global. This is the largest delivery of battery-electric trucks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia representing a significant milestone towards decarbonisation of mobility, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 sustainability goals.
“By joining forces, Electromin and QUANTRON have forged a powerful alliance that capitalizes on their unique skill sets and positions them at the forefront of the e-mobility revolution in KSA,” says Kalyana Sivagnanam, Group CEO of Petromin Corporation.
Decarbonisation of mobility
Saudi Vision 2030 is a clear plan to diversify Saudi Arabia’s economy and address concerns about urbanization and climate change. The Saudi government has proposed a variety of solutions aimed at reducing energy consumption per capita whilst strongly prioritizing the exploitation of renewable energy sources.
“Electromin and QUANTRON’s collaboration represents a transformative step forward in the e-mobility landscape of Saudi Arabia,” says Mark Notkin, Head of Electromin and Chief Innovation Officer of Petromin Group.
Moreover, the government is investing in improvements to the transportation system and the development of tourism, entertainment, and other important industries.
“This is a significant step for us towards internationalisation and entry into the Middle East,” says Michael Perschke, CEO of Quantron AG.
Strong Partnership
QUANTRON’s Saudi Arabian partner Petromin is a multi-national corporation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that serves as a powerful transformational force by facilitating the movement of people, goods, and services through sustainable and innovative mobility solutions.
“This synergistic partnership enables the pooling of resources, knowledge, and experience, paving the way for the creation of innovative, sustainable mobility solutions that will revolutionize transportation in the Kingdom,” says Sivagnanam.
Saudi Arabia’s first fleet of battery-electric vehicles with zero emissions is being piloted by Petromin as part of an ongoing collaboration. Since November 2022, there has been a successful testing phase with the first QUANTRON QARGO 4 EV in the Kingdom.
“It’s merely the beginning of a journey where QUANTRON and Petromin will leverage their complementary expertise to revolutionise the mobility landscape in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” says Perschke.
Optimum Solution
The battery-electric QUANTRON QARGO 4EV has been specially designed to make urban transport and last-mile deliveries as convenient and sustainable as possible. With ranges of more than 250km based on CATL battery with 81kWh which can be recharged in one hour, the QUANTRON QARGO 4 EV is the optimum solution for decarbonized transportation needs of metropolitan areas.
Due to the wide range of mounting and assembly options, the vehicle can be used very flexibly in a wide variety of applications (e.g., dry goods, fresh food, municipal services, furniture transport and more). Among the first customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are PepsiCo and Red Sea Global, demonstrating a strong commitment towards sustainability. These customers will operate the trucks in day-to-day operations, substituting diesel trucks, thereby achieving an estimated carbon saving of 31.5 kilograms per 100 km.
“With the shared commitment to zero-emission solutions, this partnership will unlock a new era of sustainable transportation, offering clients and partners an expanded range of cutting-edge products and services that will shape the future of mobility in the Kingdom and beyond,” says Norkin.