Barcelona, Spain
Voluminous Waste Collection in Barcelona
The Barcelona pilot focuses on the collection of large household waste, such as furniture and electronic appliances. This is a non-repetitive, on-demand service, meaning routes vary daily.
Key Objectives of the Pilot Project
Improved Efficiency
10% improvement in overall efficiency
Range Validation
Demonstration of at least 200km range for average daily operation in real conditions, over a period of at least 6 months
High Payload Capacity
90% payload capacity of a comparable internal combustion engine truck
Advanced Vehicle Platform
Chassis development and integration of next-gen batteries, HVAC and Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS) for increased efficiency and range
IoT Fleet Integration
Validating Internet-of-Things Tools for integrating zero-emission vehicles into fleets, optimising tasks, and scaling via digital twin and connected fleet management.
Fast Charging Capability
DC 180 kW overnight fast charging at depot
“The Barcelona pilot allowed us to validate our next-generation batteries, integrated thermal systems, and IoT-based control solutions under demanding real-world conditions. The insights gained were essential in refining our designs and accelerating the development of our zero-emission truck platform.”
Iñigo Larman, Pilot Leader
Product Engineer at IRIZAR e-mobility
NextETRUCK Innovations
Thermal Management
Improved thermal management modelling
Digital Twin Technology
Digital twin technology and fleet management tools
Modular Electric Platform
Electric powertrain-based lightweight, modular platform enabling increased payload compared to current ICE trucks and reduced total cost of ownership (TCO).
Charging Infrastructure
DC overnight charging infrastructure and deployment strategy
Collaborating Partners and Defined Roles
Overview of the Irizar Electric Truck
IRIZAR has upgraded its existing 20t BEV rigid N3 truck, featuring innovations aimed at improving energy efficiency, range, and overall system performance. Explore more details about the IRIZAR truck using the sections below.
Other Specs
Energy Use: 1.1 kWh/km
Baseline charger: 50kW DC, 3h
Motor: 230 kW Permanent Magnet
Key Upgrades
HVAC & Thermal Systems: Unified HVAC and battery thermal management system for improved efficiency.
Next-Gen Batteries: GEN3 batteries with higher energy density.
IoT systems: Integration of cloud connected digital twin systems that improve energy efficiency.
Charging Specs
Charging requirements: DC overnight charging
Charging infrastructure: JEMA CCS2 charging (180KW DC)
Charge management: Cloud-based software solution for charge planning and shifts scheduling.
K2 MOBILITY collects data from telemetry providers and on-site chargers to optimise charging plans, considering external constraints and insights like electricity prices or available power capacity. It supervises execution in real time, dynamically adjusting as needed, ensuring vehicle readiness, enhancing operational efficiency in unpredictable conditions and reducing TCO.
The Barcelona pilot vehicle operates in the city centre, following a variable route dictated by daily demand. Departing from the depot in the south of the city, it travels to designated collection points to pick up large household waste items, typically transporting between 10 and 20 bulky goods per day to the waste treatment facilities also located in the southern area of Barcelona.
Paseo del Pitort: Waste collection centre
Yellow: area of operation
Charging: at depot