Sotraser has been driving one of Chile's most significant freight-transport transformations, bringing into service one of Latin America's largest Volvo electric-truck fleets. This is not a pilot or a theoretical exercise. The trucks work in long-haul and regional distribution under conditions that genuinely test the technology.
At the heart of the story are long-term vision, data, operational rigor and leadership willing to move before the rest. Sotraser has worked that way for more than thirty years. The Volvo FM and FH Electric trucks, each equipped with six battery packs, are demonstrating range and energy efficiency in complex applications, power for demanding operating rhythms, real-time connectivity and structural and software resilience.
The technology is remarkable, but what makes the story matter is a relationship built over years on trust, consistency and a shared belief that sustainability must be demonstrated in operations. I recognized Pedro Peña, Cristian Rousseau, Daniel Matus, Jaime Cuevas and Alberto Heller for helping drive the transition. The video in the original post shows electromobility working where it counts: in the field, with customers who know their operations and expect real results. Global innovation moves forward when local strategic partners believe in the future and build it today.