Iveco Group created a new entity called the GATE, an acronym standing for Green & Advanced Transport Ecosystem. To be clearer, it is “a long-term, all-inclusive rental model for electric trucks and vans, which will powerfully support the industry’s energy transition. The expected operational launch date is mid-2023, when the entity, as a fully digitalised business, will begin offering its services to pilot clients in Italy”, stated Iveco Group.

What’s the GATE, the new entity of Iveco Group

According to the Group, GATE will to have an independent business structure with employees dedicated to meeting the needs of electric commercial vehicle customers, initially serving both the IVECO and Nikola brands. The new entity will offer a comprehensive service based on a pay-per-use formula that will allow customers access to the propulsion of tomorrow. A full ecosystem focused on a variety of zero-emission vehicles, from last mile delivery to long haulage.

With the new creation, Iveco Group intends to fulfil its ambition to establish a new paradigm in the transport industry and take a decisive step forward in designing the future of sustainable and digital mobility.

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