ASKO Delivery Fleet Is 100% Battery-Electric In Oslo - CleanTechnica

ASKO, a major Norwegian transport company and part of NorgesGruppen, has fully transitioned its delivery fleet servicing Oslo to battery-electric trucks, achieving this milestone a year and a half ahead of its goal. With over 700 trucks nationwide and a plan to replace all diesel trucks by 2026, ASKO’s Oslo fleet switch reduces carbon emissions by 1,700 tons annually—about 95%—while cutting energy consumption in half compared to diesel vehicles. The company also leverages renewable energy extensively, powering operations with solar panels and wind turbines, supported by Norway’s clean hydroelectric grid. The transition involved collaboration with truck manufacturer Scania, which has developed electric trucks with larger batteries and faster charging capabilities to meet ASKO’s operational demands. A technical challenge was integrating electric refrigeration units, which require different voltage types than the truck motors; Scania solved this with specialized inverters converting DC to AC power. ASKO’s experience demonstrates that combining environmental goals with efficient logistics is feasible, highlighting ongoing