Future makers in the night express – nox x HEERO
Much is being said about sustainability in the logistics industry. But while many are waiting for the perfect "off-the-shelf" solution, there are companies that are taking matters into their own hands. One of these companies is nox Germany.
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The topic briefly and concisely
Second chance with power: Why nox Germany relies on the second-life approach and converts existing vehicles into highly efficient electric vans.
No range anxiety: How 110 kWh of battery capacity and a range of over 400 kilometers in the intended application profile electrify the tough daily routine of the night express.
Doer mentality instead of waiting lists: Why nox is not waiting for the industry, but is taking the fleet transformation into its own hands starting now.
We are very pleased to welcome nox as a new customer at HEERO Motors. The night express logistics provider recently integrated two electric vans converted by HEERO Motors into its regular network operations. In doing so, nox is focusing on the gradual electrification of a part of its vehicle fleet.
The challenge: when standard solutions are not enough
The CEP sector (courier, express, and parcel service) places extremely high demands on vehicles: tight time windows, night deliveries, and the absolute necessity of reliability leave no room for compromise. nox Germany identified a market gap at an early stage: the range of production-ready, practical electric models with a high range in the light commercial vehicle segment is limited.
Instead of further postponing the electrification of its own fleet, nox decided to take an innovative path: the second-life approach of HEERO Motors.
400 kilometres of range - without compromising on substance
The two now-commissioned Mercedes Sprinters were originally diesel vehicles. Thanks to the conversion by HEERO, the vehicles produce no local exhaust emissions during operation and are designed for long-distance use:
110 kWh battery capacity: A battery size that sets standards in the light commercial vehicle segment.
Range of over 400 kilometers in the intended application profile: This makes the vehicles fully operational for the time-critical spare parts and express business.
DC charging capability: Essential for short downtimes in demanding day-to-day logistics.
Second-life approach: Continue using existing vehicle substance
What particularly distinguishes nox as a customer is the pragmatic approach to electrifying their own fleet. By converting the vehicles, the existing vehicle substance continues to be used instead of replacing the vehicle entirely with a new one. It is a decision that combines the continued use of existing vehicle substance with the goal of gradually transitioning the fleet to battery-electric driving operation.
Alexander Kohnen, CEO of the nox Group, puts it in a nutshell:
"Transformation does not succeed through announcements, but through concretely implemented measures."
A partner with a hands-on mindset
nox Germany is demonstrating remarkable confidence in the technological feasibility of the transport transition. By joining the German Parcel and Express Logistics Association (BIEK) and gradually converting its fleet, the company is taking on an active shaping role in the industry.
For HEERO Motors, the cooperation with nox is proof that our technology starts exactly where the market needs solutions: in the reality of demanding logistics operations.
We are proud to accompany nox Germany on its path toward battery-electric transport operations and look forward to continued cooperation with a team that does not just talk about the future, but is already deploying actual vehicles in regular network operations today.
Welcome to the nox fleet!
Key facts about the use at nox
Vehicle type: HEERO eTransporter (Based on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter)
Area of application: Regular network and night express
Battery: 110 kWh
Charging: DC-capable
Special feature: Second-life approach (Conversion instead of new purchase)
More useful links
The trade press also reports on the conversion and use of the two electric vans at nox:
Article in LOGISTRA, the practical magazine for commercial vehicle fleets (read at LOGISTRA >>>)
Original in TRANSPORT, the newspaper for freight transport (read at TRANSPORT >>>)
Article incl. press release from nox Germany GmbH (to nox.eu >>>)
