What happened to electric freight?
Why it stalled, and what it will take to scale. A white paper by LOTS Group.
Category: Insights
AI, Data and BEVs Power a New Model for European Long-Haul Transport
Scania, through its ventures LOTS Group and JUNA Technologies, together with carrier HAWA, operate one of Europe’s longest electric truck routes, demonstrating that high utilisation, long-haul battery-electric transport is commercially viable already today.
Packoplock and LOTS Group: Driving Logistics Efficiency Through Strategic Partnership and AI Innovation
Packoplock and LOTS Group have entered a results-oriented partnership to enhance European logistics operations. Central to this collaboration is the LOTS Group Pathfinder platform, which leverages advanced AI to analyze, simulate, and optimize logistics for maximum efficiency and smarter planning.
Racing Against 2030: Small Carriers, Big Sustainability Challenges
Europe’s transport sector must cut emissions fast to meet 2030 climate goals. While big players push ahead, small and medium carriers – the backbone of the industry – risk being left behind. This article highlights their challenges and the solutions needed to keep them part of the transition.
LOTS Pathfinder in Dagens Industri
In an interview with Dagens industri, Johan Palmqvist, Managing Director of LOTS Europe, and Jonathan Jönsson, Tech Lead, explain how LOTS Group leverages AI and data to reduce empty mileage, optimize vehicle utilization, and make electric freight commercially viable.
LOTS Group Acquires Elain – Strengthening capacity for data-driven CO₂ reduction
As pressure mounts on the logistics sector to cut emissions, many companies still struggle to turn climate data into actionable change. With the acquisition of Elain, LOTS Group is bridging that gap. By combining operational expertise with one of the market’s most advanced emissions platforms, the two companies aim to deliver deeper insights, stronger compliance, and measurable CO₂ reductions — without compromising on cost or quality.
White paper: It’s Not the Truck – It’s the System: How to Make Electric Freight Work
The road to decarbonized freight isn’t blocked by technology — it’s blocked by outdated thinking.
Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are ready. Long-range electric trucks exist. Public charging infrastructure is growing along Europe’s major corridors. So why aren’t we seeing widescale adoption of electric road freight?
The answer is simple: it’s not about the truck. It’s about the system around it.
Collaborative Shipping: Paving the Way to Net Zero Logistics
By devhouse
The logistics industry is at a pivotal moment. As one of the largest contributors to global emissions, transportation must evolve swiftly to meet the increasing demands for sustainability and carbon reduction. The future of logistics is rooted in reducing carbon footprints, and two critical strategies have emerged: electrification and collaborative shipping.
SKF and LOTS Group Collaborate on Electrification – Launching One of Europe’s Longest BEV Routes
As the demand for greener transport solutions grows, SKF and LOTS Group, together with Scania and Ahréns Åkeri, are taking action by launching one of Europe’s longest battery-electric vehicle (BEV) routes. This initiative significantly reduces emissions while optimizing transport efficiency. By leveraging digital tools and collaboration across the supply chain, the project demonstrates that long-haul electrification is both feasible and economically viable, setting a new standard for sustainable logistics.
Navigating Electricity Cost Structures: Optimizing BEV Charging Economics
Electrifying freight means mastering grid costs. Peak demand, not fuel price, defines BEV economics.