Porsche is improving sustainable transport within its operations, introducing six new electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) to its fleet at the Zuffenhausen, Weissach, and Leipzig sites.
These electric lorries are tasked with moving production materials around the facilities, complementing the existing 22 biogas-fueled trucks. Additionally, one of these new electric HGVs has taken on the role of delivering new vehicles to Switzerland directly from the Zuffenhausen plant.
Further emphasizing its dedication to environmental consciousness, Porsche is also experimenting with synthetic diesel fuels. In partnership with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and utilizing HVO100 – a biofuel made from residual and waste materials – Porsche has embarked on a four-year pilot to assess the viability of these fuels in reducing carbon emissions.
Throughout this trial, the synthetic fuel has already powered the HGVs over one million kilometres without any loss in fuel efficiency or engine reliability compared to traditional diesel, saving more than 800 tons of CO2 in the process.
Porsche’s approach isn’t limited to road transport. Rail transport plays a crucial role in their logistics strategy, especially for moving parts to plants and new vehicles to seaports for international distribution.
This strategy aligns with Porsche’s broader decarbonisation goals, which also see the Zuffenhausen and Leipzig production sites operating with CO2-neutral footprints since 2020, thanks largely to the use of renewable energy sources.
By embracing a mix of advanced fuel technologies and optimizing logistics, Porsche is setting a benchmark in the luxury automotive industry for environmental responsibility.
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