Collaboration on new design electric 4x4 ro-ro tractor

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MOL and Volvo Penta are collaborating on trials for a pioneering new electric 4X4 ro-ro tractor, dubbed as the RME225.

This joint-venture is focusing on integrating a purpose-built electric driveline into the equipment, with the overall aim of helping customers remain competitive and profitable through the energy transition process.

The initiative aims to elevate and improve material handling operations for fleet owners such as terminal operators, and as part of the project, the trials will be utilising facilities used by DFDS at the Port of Ghent.

The RME225 features a Volvo Penta driveline consisting of three battery packs totalling 270 kWh of installed energy, an EPT802 gearbox, and two 200 kW propulsion motors. A separate 50 kW motor powers the hydraulic system and the fifth wheel. Designed for high productivity and performance, the RME225 aims to operate a full shift and provide a viable alternative to its diesel counterparts.

The trials are taking place at the Port of Ghent, a strategic hub for largescale European shipping and logistics company, DFDS. The company is providing support for the trials through provision of a dedicated driver and a specially designated monitoring space at the terminal.

DFDS is hoping is involvement in the project will help reduce its environmental impact and aligns with its recent procurement of 100 electric trucks from Volvo, to complement the 125 heavy electric trucks previously acquired.