Johann Fischer Expands Fleet On Norderney With MAN eTGE Battery-Electric Vans


    Freight forwarder Johann Fischer recently added three MAN eTGE battery-electric vans to its fleet operating on the East Frisian islands off the coast of Lower Saxony in Germany. (Photo courtesy of MAN.)


    Johann Fischer, a haulage company operating on the German island of Norderney, recently added three MAN eTGEs to its fleet on the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fully electric vehicles provide zero-emission transport for goods across the island. The East Frisian island’s renown as a climatic health resort and spa is what inspired Georg Fischer to turn to electric mobility. Fischer was born on the island and is the fourth generation of his family to run the firm. The Johann Fischer fleet currently consists of 35 MAN vehicles, including tractor units, and now eTGEs, making it one of the first companies on the island to switch to electric.


    “If we set a good example here, it radiates," says Fischer.



    The haulier reports that a single battery charge is frequently enough to get its MAN eTGEs through two full working days. (Photo courtesy of MAN.)


    Operating In A Unique Environment

    Life on the island comes with certain requirements. Larger trucks are allowed to cross the island by ferry, but are not allowed to drive across the island. To tackle this unique logistical situation, Johan Fischer handles goods directly from its warehouse at Norderney harbour. With its smaller vehicles, including the eTGEs, it can take drinks, food, and parcels through narrow streets from the warehouse to the hotels, guest houses, and shops. The electric vans also deliver luggage for holiday guests to their accommodations.


    Fischer acts as a reception forwarder for the other East Frisian islands, as well. The company maintains a large warehouse in Norden where its fleet delivers goods from other forwarders to the ferries as well as running routes for grocery and drugstore chains from their warehouses to their shops. The company also transports building materials with vehicles specially adapted for the island.



    The eTGEs run quieter, produce zero emissions, and can traverse the streets of the islands where larger trucks are not allowed. (Photo courtesy of MAN.)


    About The eTGE

    The eTGEs have a range of up to 130 kilometres, making them ideally suited for routes on the island. Often the vehicles can perform two full days of work on a single battery charge, Fischer reports. The firm charges them using wall boxes in its warehouse. The van offers 10.7 cubic metres (378 cubic feet) of load space and a payload of just under 1 tonne (1.1 U.S. tons). The van can charge from zero to 80% in 45 minutes with up to 40 kilowatts of direct current. The batteries have an 8-year or 160,000-kilometre (99,400-mile) warranty. It also comes with safety features such as Emergency Brake Assist, a rearview camera, and Side Wall Protection Assist, which are beneficial in congested areas.


    "You quickly get used to the electric drive,” says Fischer. “A fully electric van like this has no gearstick and delivers full power to the axle. I am absolutely convinced of the quality of my MAN vehicles, the workmanship, the reliability—nothing squeaks or creaks.”


    Find MAN Vehicles

    You’ll find a large selection of new and used MAN trucks and vans for sale every day on Truck Locator.


    Source: MAN

    Posted On Thursday 2 December 2021
    Category: Truck and Trailer News
    tag
      Blog Archive
    DAF Trucks Debuts New Innovations At IAA Transportation 2024
    Posted 07/10/2024
    Learn more about DAF's New Generation XD, XF, XG, and XG? trucks, which recently made their debut at the IAA Transportation 2024 show. ...
    Read More
    West Yorkshire Haulier Acquires Volvo FH Aero 460 Tractors
    Posted 30/09/2024
    Bower Green recently upgraded three trucks to new, aerodynamic Volvo FH Aero 460 tractor units with I-Save fuel-saving features and Globetrotter cabs. ...
    Read More
    Holland & Barrett Renews Fleet With Don-Bur Box Bodies
    Posted 26/09/2024
    Don-Bur announces the completion of a new batch of 33 bespoke 18-tonne rigid box bodies for Holland & Barrett, the UK's leading health and wellbeing store. ...
    Read More
    Oakland Distribution Acquires 30 Renault T480 Tractor Units
    Posted 25/09/2024
    Oakland Distribution recently added 30 new Renault T480 Turbo Compound 6x2 tractor units to its fleet, chosen for driver comfort and enhanced fuel economy. ...
    Read More
    New DAF XB Electric & Paccar Power Solutions At Cenex Expo 2024
    Posted 04/09/2024
    The latest XB Electric truck and Paccar Power Solutions will be on display at Cenex Expo today and tomorrow (September 4 and 5) at UTAC Millbrook. ...
    Read More
    Hadfields Transport Returns To Mercedes-Benz Trucks
    Posted 04/09/2024
    After a 7-year hiatus, Hadfields Transport recently added two 18-tonne Mercedes-Benz Actros 1827 trucks with box bodies with 2.7-tonne cantilever tail lifts. ...
    Read More
    Don-Bur Completes Stunning Print Livery For Bond International's New Trailer Batch
    Posted 05/08/2024
    Learn how leading commercial vehicle bodywork manufacturer Don-Bur completed a new batch of six full print livery box van trailers for Bond International. ...
    Read More
    DAF: 75 Years Of Trucks From Eindhoven
    Posted 21/06/2024
    DAF Trucks is celebrating 75 years of truck-building, just one in a long line of highlights driven by innovation, revolutionary technologies, and smart design. ...
    Read More
    DAF 19-Tonne XB Electric Makes UK Trade Show Debut At Road Transport Expo
    Posted 04/06/2024
    The 19-tonne version of the zero-emissions DAF XB Electric truck, which has a range of 350 kilometres, is making its first appearance at a UK trade show at Road Transport Expo in Stoneleigh, England. ...
    Read More
    Aggregate Supplier Rory J. Holbrook Buys 12 New DAF XDC Tippers
    Posted 16/05/2024
    Norfolk-based aggregate supplier Rory J. ...
    Read More