Siemens AG Austria and OMV AG have signed a cooperation agreement to reduce CO2 emissions generated by heavy-duty vehicle traffic and logistics companies. "We want to implement innovative and efficient solutions together for the electrification of heavy-duty vehicle fleets, which not only overcome current technological challenges but also pave the way for future mobility solutions," says Gerrit Pürstl, who leads the eMobility domain at Siemens AG. "This partnership marks another milestone in our effort to transform bus and heavy-duty vehicle traffic in Europe into a more environmentally friendly one."
Electric propulsion plays an increasingly important role in heavy-duty vehicle traffic. The number of electric buses and trucks has grown significantly in recent years, and operators of such vehicles need appropriate charging options.
This is what the memorandum of understanding between Siemens AG and OMV AG aims to achieve. The two companies intend to provide innovative and safe charging solutions for the future – so-called eDepots – to meet sustainable mobility requirements. These offer numerous advantages to fleet operators, especially in the transportation and logistics sector. "By combining our forces and expertise, through electric stations managed by OMV AG, we offer complete intelligent solutions. Through this initiative, we want to make the transition to electric mobility as easy as possible for customers," emphasizes Peter Vysny, Vice President eMobility OMV AG.
By using the eDepots solution, oriented towards modern heavy-duty vehicles, companies in the sector have the possibility not only to significantly reduce operational costs and CO2 emissions but also to increase fleet availability. OMV AG focuses on integrated eDepots solutions, which include a wide range of services – from infrastructure planning to charging station installation, to grid usage optimization and detailed analytics. Thus, the vehicle fleet can be electrified in a simple, efficient, and sustainable way with the help of eDepots.
The cooperation between Siemens AG and OMV AG will be implemented in a pilot phase in Austria, Romania, Slovakia, and Hungary.
Contact:Adina Ionescu, Head of Communications Siemens RomaniaTel.: +40 744 439 774, E-Mail: adina.ionescu@siemens.com
About Siemens AustriaSiemens is a technology leader in Austria and has over 9,300 employees. In fiscal year 2023, the company recorded sales of nearly 3.2 billion euros. By combining the real and digital worlds, Siemens creates opportunities for its customers and society. The company is active in creating smart infrastructure in buildings, decentralized electrical grids, as well as in automation and digitalization of industrial processes. In this context, intelligent automation equipment capable of generating data for analysis plays an important role. Siemens Austria has responsibility for the local market as well as for 25 other countries. Additional information can be found at: www.siemens.at.
About OMVOMV reinvents the essentials for sustainable living. OMV is undergoing a transition process to become an integrated chemicals, fuels, and sustainable energy company, focused on circular economy solutions. Through gradual transition to low-carbon businesses, OMV aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. The company achieved revenues of 39 billion euros in 2023, with approximately 20,600 employees globally. OMV shares are traded on the Vienna Stock Exchange (OMV) and as American Depository Receipts (OMVKY) in the USA. Additional information can be found at: www.omv.com.