What’s Happening: Mexico is joining Scania’s sustainable electric revolution, as the country’s largest baking company, Grupo Bimbo, has agreed to purchase seven 2024-model 25P B4x2 rigid electric trucks from Scania México. This marks the first-ever Scania electric truck fleet in Latin America.
Why It Matters: As Mexico’s first order for Scania electric trucks, this development signals a significant step toward sustainable transport in the country. Both Scania and Grupo Bimbo are committed to reducing their carbon emissions, with the latter aiming to derive over 80% of its electricity consumption from renewable sources.
Key Points:
- Grupo Bimbo’s decision to purchase the electric trucks comes after a successful trial period of a 25P B4x2 electric truck in 2022, which demonstrated positive results in terms of range and performance.
- The 100% electric vehicles have load capacities of 11.5 tons and will be driven on urban routes. They will be fitted with the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) 2.0 to enhance safety and efficiency.
- Scania maintenance contracts will cover each vehicle to ensure maximum availability of the electric truck fleet.
- Scania México aims to have electric vehicles represent 10% of its vehicle offer by 2025, with a target of 100% by 2050.
Bottom Line: The introduction of Scania’s electric trucks in Mexico, beginning with Grupo Bimbo’s fleet, signifies a notable shift toward sustainable transport in the region. As both companies work toward their common goal of reducing polluting emissions, they are setting an example for other businesses to follow. Alejandro Mondragón, CEO of Scania México, emphasizes the commitment to the Science-Based Targets initiative, which aims to reduce vehicle emissions to 20% of their 2015 levels by 2025 and eventually reach zero carbon emissions.
