Electrification of heavy transport
"Thanks to their expertise and results-driven approach, Flanders Make developed the technology for D2E repowering within budget and in a very short time."
Challenge
From diesel to sustainable
The transport sector accounts for 20% of greenhouse gas emissions. The transition to zero-emission trucks is progressing slowly due to high purchase costs and limited production capacity. e-Trova wanted to develop an affordable and easily integrable alternative.
Technologies
Smart, modular conversion
Together with e-Trova, we developed a method to convert a Volvo FH from diesel to electric. We replaced the combustion engine with a modular ‘cradle’ containing batteries, chargers, inverters, and cooling systems. This solution can be applied across brands, including DAF and Scania.
Power and Energy Components and Systems
Advancing electric machines, batteries, power electronics, transmissions and thermo-fluid energy systems.
Result
Cost-efficient and future-proof
The conversion lowers total operating costs, extends the lifespan of trucks, and reuses existing components. The first prototype was on the road by the end of 2022 and will ultimately form the basis for converting 4,000 trucks per year in Flanders.
- 33%
cheaper than a new electric truck
- 4000
trucks that Trova aims to convert annually in Flanders
- 48h
to completely convert a truck
