Like trains or trams, trucks can be equipped with pantographs that allow them to drive without emissions thanks to the energy provided by the catenary, while recharging their batteries.
“It would take less than two billion to cover the Flemish territory. The sum may seem large, but it only represents 0.8% of Flanders’ GDP“, says Raimonds Aronietis, from the University of Antwerp. Every euro invested today in this solution to climate change can yield 8.3 euros over 20 years, according to a study by the Antwerp university.
“We hope that Flanders will not miss the boat. We can already look for the routes that best lend themselves to projects of this type, for example in our port regions“, comments Pol Caby, CEO of Siemens Mobility.