- Schneider Umweltservice aims for 90% electric transport by 2028, with 7 recycling e-trucks now and 36 planned with Kempower’s support.
- Efficient and scalable charging infrastructure, managed with Kempower’s real-time software, supports the company’s growing e-truck fleet.
- Solar panels generate 1.6 million kWh of electricity annually, powering the fleet and reducing environmental impact significantly.
Swiss recycling company embraces electric trucks for a greener future
Schneider Umweltservice, a leading Swiss recycling company, is going electric. Kempower is on hand to help. The company recently expanded its EV truck fleet to seven vehicles, representing 20% of its total fleet. By 2026, Schneider plans to add 36 more electric trucks. The long-term goal is ambitious: 90% of transport tasks powered electrically by 2028.
This shift supports the company’s sustainability goals. It also reduces carbon emissions and noise pollution. The electric trucks operate across Zurich and central Switzerland, collecting waste and recyclables for commercial and industrial clients.
At the Volketswil site, 16 charging points now provide 800 kW of power. Another station in Mönchaltorf delivers 380 kW across eight charging points. These systems can expand as the fleet grows.
Kempower’s ChargEye software manages the charging process in real time. It ensures efficient power use and prevents overloading. Drivers can monitor progress and resolve any issues quickly.
Sabrina Huber, Environmental Engineer at Schneider Umweltservice, commented:
“The software allows us to track the charging process in detail: from charging progress to any charging errors. In this way, we can react quickly if there is an error during loading, for example. We are now also able to regulate power utilisation. This means that the charging points provide the necessary power evenly throughout the night. This prevents a peak if five drivers connect their e-truck to the power supply at the same time.”
Schneider also powers its fleet with renewable energy. Over 4,000 solar panels at Volketswil generate 1.6 million kWh of electricity annually. This reduces the company’s carbon footprint and strengthens energy independence.
