CEMEX expands trial of zero-emission concrete mixers in Europe as part of its "Future in Action" strategy
CEMEX was one of the first conducted the tests in the building materials industry to complete a large-scale, multi-country pilot using fully electric ready-mix concrete trucks. The European aspect of the pilot was organised in Germany, France and Poland, testing the Putzmeister iONTRON e-Mixer. This prototype vehicle is powered solely by electricity so the manufacturer provided a mobile charging station for use during the trials, thanks to which the concrete mixer can be charged overnight from 20 to 100% in 8 hours. The tests were successful in all the countries mentioned.
Craig Hooper, Mobile Equipment Fleet & Category Manager - Europe at CEMEX, commented: “Transport is one of the key areas where CEMEX is striving to reduce carbon emissions. Our company is constantly looking for new, more environmentally friendly transport solutions, hence the decision to conduct extensive pilot studies to verify the possibilities offered by electric concrete mixers. The positive results of the trials in Europe now allow us to think positively about the potential implementation of these vehicles, which will bring CEMEX closer to achieving its climate goals.”
In 2021 CEMEX joined the First Movers Coalition. As part of this, the company has committed to accelerate innovation and development of decarbonisation technologies in heavy road transport services. The planned investment in zero-emission vehicles will contribute to the fulfilment of these commitments and is another step in the implementation of CEMEX's Future in Action strategy towards being a net zero company.
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About CEMEX:
CEMEX announced its Climate Action strategy; ‘Future in Action – Committed to Net Zero CO2’ in February 2020, and as part of this, by 2030 it plans:
• To be below 475kg of CO2 per ton of cementitious material, equivalent to a 40% reduction*
• To reduce the carbon content per cubic meter of concrete to 165kg, equivalent to a 35% reduction*
• To reach 55% in clean energy consumption
* According to our 1990 baseline
CEMEX is a global construction materials company that is building a better future through sustainable products and solutions. CEMEX is committed to achieving carbon neutrality through relentless innovation and industry-leading research and development. CEMEX is at the forefront of the circular economy in the construction value chain and is pioneering ways to increase the use of waste and residues as alternative raw materials and fuels in its operations with the use of new technologies.
CEMEX offers cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and urbanization solutions in growing markets around the world, powered by a multinational workforce focused on providing a superior customer experience, enabled by digital technologies. For more information please visit: www.cemex.com