VIX accelerates fleet electrification studies

Electrical truck testing involves long distances and internal operations with high loads

VIX Logistics, via VIVA – its business vertical focused on innovative solutions with emerging technologies such as automation, artificial intelligence, alternative fuels and disruptive solutions connected with logistics operations, finished testing with a high-capacity electric truck. Realized in real situations, these developments reveal the potential of electrification in multiple applications from long routes in the road to confined operations with short routes and high loads, strengthening the company's focus on sustainability and logistical advancement.

The model, a 100% Higer electric truck, brings as highlights fast charging by the CCS 2 connector (similar to light cars) and energy regeneration that adapts to the load and path, optimizing range and performance.

For loads above 100 tons in internal operations in Espírito Santo, the vehicle only needed adjustments for integration with the specific semi-trailer for application in steel environment, and adequacy of tyres to align with the standards required for operation VIX. On the long routes, it remained unchanged, testing its real resistance. In the internal loads, the equipment pulled loads between 65 and 130 tons to evaluate performance on these conditions, totaling 876 km rotated.

According to Marcos Antônio Nunes, manager of VIVA, the initial results are encouraging: the electrician acted in conditions similar to the combustion vehicle, integrating fast recharges to the operational routine. "This confirms that electrification is practical and feasible for intense operations, with efficiency equivalent to conventional".

The long-distance trials covered 309 km from Vitória (ES) to the border with Bahia, with strategic refill points that were refined during the evaluations. In the end, the truck showed autonomy perspective for round trip with recharges only at the ends, without interruptions.

Challenges such as aligning customer expectations on infrastructure, security and recharges have been overcome with an integrated technology and planning ecosystem. The tests project large environmental gains, aligned with VIXPar's ESG targets, reducing emissions and boosting green logistics. "For the future, the VIVA plans to expand the electric fleet gradually, positioning the VIX as a pioneer in the energy transition of the transport sector" Nunes concludes.