In an era when environmental sustainability and energy efficiency have become global priorities, key sectors such as logistics and commercial mobility are exploring innovative solutions to reduce the environmental impact…
Category Archives: VIPV
Low-emission vehicles: the advantages in heavy transport
The topic of low-emission vehicles is no longer confined to the automobile industry. Indeed, in recent years, the discussion has spread like wildfire to also concern heavy-duty vehicles, a sector…
A solar-powered trailer to reduce fossil fuel consumption and increase battery life
In recent years, the topic of using energy sources and reducing the consumption of fossil fuels has become increasingly prominent in the public discourse on environmental protection. The transport sector, which…
The 3 advantages of solar panels on trailers
The move towards a low-emission industrial future brings the issue of photovoltaics integrated into heavy transport vehicles to the forefront. Indeed, the installation of solar panels on trucks and trailers…
Solar power for trailers: how to harness the sun to keep refrigerated units running
In a historical context in which electrification is taking a leading role within the transport sector, solar power for trailers hits the road as the ideal solution for vehicle fleets…
Ideas for solar energy in transportation: sustainable fleets on the Solbian agenda
In recent years, the focus on environmental sustainability and the adoption of renewable energy solutions has increased significantly. With the growing concern about climate change and the urgency to reduce…
Solar trailers: when the sun provides additional power for refrigerated units
The incredible technological developments to have taken place in recent years and the simultaneous lowering of photovoltaic prices mean that solar trailers are no longer just an attractive future prospect,…
VIPV: photovoltaics integrated into road freight vehicles
Vehicle-Integrated Photovoltaics, or VIPVs, reduce the emissions of the vehicles on which they are fitted, whether they be used for passenger or freight transport. The energy produced during the day…
Solar-powered refrigerated trucks mean more sustainable commercial transportation
Solar-powered refrigerated trucks are the future of sustainability in trucking. The high consumption of heavy vehicles and the rising cost of traditional fuels have made investing in solar panel technology…
The potential and challenges of solar-powered transportation
Over the past decade, solar-powered transportation has undergone major developments, thanks in part to technological advances that have provided the necessary tools to forge projects that were previously unfeasible. The…
Solar-powered truck refrigeration: flexible panels keep the power on
In recent years, the photovoltaic industry has experienced significant growth due to technological innovations that enable the installation of flexible and extremely thin solar panels on the body and roof…
Solar panels for semi-trucks: developing the future
Reducing pollutant emissions and fuel consumption – the benefits of solar panels for semi-trucks truly are appealing to companies operating in the transportation sector. Fitting solar panels to semi-trucks is…
Solar-powered transportation for an optimized truck fleet
The current challenge for freight companies is twofold: reducing carbon emissions and lowering operating expenses to stay competitive. Both of these objectives can be more easily accomplished with solar-powered transportation….
Solar energy in transportation: how to achieve significant environmental results
The introduction of solar energy in transportation can further reduce emissions thanks to electricity generated from a clean and inexhaustible source: the sun. In 2021, solar power generation reached a…
Zero-emission vehicles for heavy transport to reduce CO2 emissions
The transportation industry is taking big steps towards zero-emission vehicles, seeking to reduce the environmental impact of heavy trucks. Europe-wide data highlights the crucial role that the heavy transport sector…
Emilia 4: the solar powered four seater 100% Made in Italy
The Italian team Onda Solare unveiled on Monday, June 11th its new prototype: Emilia 4, the first Italian solar powered four seater. In the beautiful venue of the Ferrari Museum in Maranello,…