Trade Show Premiere for the Sevic Vk3 by VEMElectric Compact Waste Tipper succeeds at the Italian Sustainability Trade Fair Ecomondo

• Ecomondo, the largest environmental technology and sustainability trade fair in the Mediterranean region, shows application diversity and scalability of the Sevic compact transporter

• The L7e class electric garbage vehicle is perfect for use in narrow alleys and anywhere large disposal vehicles cannot reach

• New Vk3 version by VEM will debut in Italy, other markets are considered

Rimini, Italy, November 11, 2022: With around 70,000 visitors expected and well over 1,000 exhibitors, speakers and other companies, Ecomondo is not only the largest trade fair for circular economy, sustainability and environmental technology in the Mediterranean region but also a perfect stage for the Sevic Vk3, a compact electric vehicle for waste disposal. After a successful first day at the fair, the Italian maker of the innovative vehicle, Vehicles Electric Motion S.r.l. (VEM Green), draws a first positive balance. "The Ecomondo is considered one of the most important trend monitors for new solutions around the big topic of sustainability. We are all the more pleased that we have received such positive feedback on our vehicles. On the very first day, several thousand visitors were able to get an idea of the innovative technology and the wide range of possible applications of the vehicle - which we are presenting here at our more than 900 square meter stand in Hall C5 as a municipal waste disposal vehicle," says Roberto Quaranta, CEO of VEM S.r.l. 

About the Sevic Vk3 and its use in Italy

Sevic Vk3 is a 100% electric vehicle designed and built to complement waste collection operations in urban centers and restricted traffic areas where larger vehicles have difficulty accessing. The aluminum tipping tank empties in just 23 seconds, and thanks to the rear loader, bins of 120, 240 and 360 liters can be lifted.

The Vk3 confirms to the new CAM - Minimal Environmental Criteria of Italy. This new set of laws will come into force at the end of 2022 (see Gazzetta ufficiale n. 182 del 5/8/2022). Among the declared objectives is to reduce the impacts of transport also by promoting technological innovations for the vehicles used. This is where VEM with the Sevic Vk3 provides a much-needed solution.

Compact Electric Waste Vehicle is ideal for use in Mediterranean Cities

The basis for the Sevic Vk3 is the Sevic V500e - a compact electric commercial vehicle of the L7e-CU class, ideal for use in the narrow streets of the metropolises around the Mediterranean. The vehicle is built in Europe and consists mainly of parts of European origin. Sevic's corporate headquarters are in Bochum, Germany. Thanks to near- and reshoring, Sevic has access to a stable supply chain and an excellent spare parts supply. During the development of the V500e, which is just 1,40m wide, great importance was attached to maneuverability and quality. In the case of the Sevic Vk3, the vehicle has been combined with a tank that can be tilted and tipped - perfect for the collection of waste in narrow alleys and in places that are inaccessible to large garbage collection vehicles.

A large and extremely efficient Italian service network ensures safety and service for all aspects of the Sevic vehicles. In addition to sales, VEM offers service together with the Maurelli Group. The Maurelli Group consists of 38 branches and a network of over 400 affiliated workshops throughout Italy, providing fast and highly professional aftersales service.

At Ecomondo, VEM and Sevic experts will be available for discussions until November 11. The Sevic Vk3 waste disposal vehicle will be presented exclusively at the VEM booth in Hall C5.

About VEM

VEM, a company that was founded on the decades of experience in the automotive sector of its partners, aims to create and market sustainable vehicles for urban environments. VEM today presents itself to the micro-logistics market with the exclusive distribution of the Sevic Vk3 and V500e in Italy, revolutionizing the sector of micro-logistics and last mile deliveries.

The company was created through a joint venture between the Maurelli Group, a European leader in the supply of spare parts for industrial and commercial vehicles, the VFM Company, the Italian leader in the rental of vehicles for the environmental sector, and Electric Motive, a company active in research and development with partnerships with important Italian universities.

Together they have decided to develop a project for the distribution of vehicles for last mile delivery and micro-logistics. VEM's know-how enables them to have a precise view of the market. The company leverages its extensive and decades-long experience in the automotive industry.

VEM's headquarters are located near Milan in the industrial north of Italy.

For more information visit: vemgreen.com

You can learn more about the cooperation between Sevic and VEM in this previous press release.