As part of its commitment to sustainable mobility, Sorigué has purchased electric and gas-powered vehicles to renew the fleet used to maintain the drinking water network in Barcelona. The new electric and CNG vans will begin to operate in workplaces located in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat and Badalona to service the 23 municipalities connected to the Aigües de Barcelona network. 
 
14 Volkswagen e-Crafter electric vans have been purchased in total, eight of which will form part of the Sorigué workplace in Badalona and the six remaining will be sent to the centre in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat. These resources come in addition to the further ten Fiat Ducato vans with compressed natural gas (CNG) engines to equip the fleet of welders, who need vehicles which are more resistant to heavy weights.

With a 170 km range, the Volkswagen e-Crafter is 100% electric and guarantees zero emissions. 

Its engine is powered using lithium-ion batteries that can recharge to 80% power in only 45 minutes thanks to their CCS fast charge system. When it comes to the advantages, there is not just the reduction in maintenance costs, but also the exemption from having to pay some tolls, the ease of parking in certain areas and free circulation around cities, even during periods of high pollution.
 
The CNG engine in the Fiat Ducato is also beneficial to the environment, as its emissions are much cleaner than those of a diesel vehicle. Furthermore, if the natural gas powering it were to run out, it has a secondary petrol tank offering 100 km of travel in emergencies. With a compartment that can hold up to 17 m³ of cargo and 2,190 kg of weight, this van is ideal for the conservation and maintenance work carried out on the drinking water network.