BevChain introduces electric beer truck to Lion fleet

Zoe Sabanal Apr 1, 2022

2 min read

Linfox has announced that BevChain is trialling electric vehicles with major customers, and has introduced Sydney’s first electric beer truck to its Lion fleet.

The vehicle is designed to avoid at least 60 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions (CO2-e) annually, compared to the same size Euro 6 diesel powered truck.

BevChain President, Misha Shliapnikoff said the truck’s operation is underpinned by BevChain and parent company Linfox Logistics’ Leading the Way 2025 business strategy, as the transport and distribution leader strives to Act Sustainably through the GreenFox program.

“BevChain is excited to introduce the first electric truck for Lion,” Shliapnikoff said.

“This truck will be powered by clean energy from our automated distribution centre, which is situated strategically next to the Lion brewery in Auburn, NSW,” he said.

“As Lion’s logistics partner, we’re committed to working with Lion to reduce carbon emissions and meet our shared sustainability targets.”

The electric truck supports Lion’s sustainability goals, which in 2020 became Australia’s first Climate Active accredited carbon neutral brewer and has committed to achieving a net zero value chain by 2050.

Lion Australia Managing Director, David Smith said collaboration across industry was key to ensuring the simple joy of having a beer at the pub can be enjoyed by everyone for generations to come.

“From the farm to the brewery to the road and then the pub or bottle shop, we are looking at all the ways we can minimise our carbon footprint and meet our 2050 goal,” Smith said.

Linfox said that the Fuso eCanter will deliver kegs and packaged Tooheys New and other Lion beers from BevChain’s automated warehouse to pubs, bars, and clubs in metropolitan Sydney.

Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific President and CEO, Daniel Whitehead, said he was thrilled to see the Fuso eCanter going to work for Linfox and Lion.

“The Fuso eCanter is a pioneering electric truck but it is more than a statement, it is a real workhorse that can get the job done in near silence while producing zero emissions,” Whitehead said.

By March 2022, Linfox and BevChain are set to operate six electric vehicles for major customers across Victoria and New South Wales.

Source: Linfox Logistics