Building the future of mobility with solar

At TUX, we believe the future of urban logistics must be clean, efficient and energy-independent. That is why we are proud to be part of the OPZuid project, co-funded by the European Union, focused on developing circular Vehicle Integrated Photovoltaics (VIPV) for light electric cargo vehicles (LECVs).

Together with research partner TNO and manufacturing specialist Ecoprogetti, we are developing an innovative solar roof system that allows electric cargo vehicles to generate their own energy directly from the sun.

Why VIPV matters

Urban logistics is growing rapidly. At the same time, cities are pushing for zero-emission transport solutions to reduce congestion, improve air quality and lower carbon emissions. Electric cargo vehicles already play an important role in this transition, but they still depend heavily on charging infrastructure and the electricity grid.

Vehicle Integrated Photovoltaics offer a smarter solution.

By integrating lightweight solar technology directly into the vehicle roof, the vehicle can harvest renewable energy throughout the day. This reduces charging frequency, increases operational range and improves energy efficiency. Especially for vehicles operating in urban environments with frequent stops and predictable routes.

For logistics operators, this means:

• Lower operational costs

• Reduced dependence on charging infrastructure

• Increased vehicle uptime

• More sustainable last-mile delivery operations

Developing a circular and scalable solution

The ambition of the OPZuid project goes beyond simply adding solar panels to vehicles. Our focus is on creating a circular, scalable and commercially viable VIPV system that can be integrated into light electric cargo vehicles at scale.

The project combines expertise across multiple disciplines:

• TUX contributes vehicle integration and mobility expertise

• TNO supports research and innovation in solar and system technologies

• Ecoprogetti brings advanced manufacturing knowledge for solar module production

Together, we are working towards a fully operational VIPV solution that can accelerate the transition to cleaner urban transport.

Collaboration drives innovation

Innovation in sustainable mobility only succeeds through strong collaboration. We are therefore grateful for the involvement and support of partners such as DHL and Gemeente Breda.

By bringing together public and private stakeholders, we can test, validate and further develop technologies that contribute to the next generation of zero-emission logistics.