As a true innovation in sustainable mobility in Spain, the first electric armored vehicle was developed.
This innovation was carried out by the cash logistics company Prosegur Cash, in collaboration with the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) and the company TSD.
It was designed with new armor materials that, while maintaining the resistance and security standards, reduce the total weight of the vehicle by 30%.
What the electric armored vehicle is like
This innovative project represents a significant advancement in reducing the environmental impact of operations, “without compromising the high safety standards required by the different regulations in each market where the company operates,” Prosegur stated.
The research work allowed the development of a 30% lighter armored prototype, thanks to the application of new advanced materials.
The truck contains an electric chassis, aligning security, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
Each electric armored vehicle will be able to reduce approximately 15 tons of CO2 per year, equivalent to the emissions generated by a combustion vehicle after traveling over 100,000 kilometers.
This reduction contributes to the goals of climate change mitigation and pollution control.
According to reports, the advancement was made possible thanks to the support of IDAE, through the electric mobility incentives program MOVES Proyectos Singulares II.
“Without restrictions”
Prosegur Cash thus achieves the development of an electric armored vehicle capable of operating in urban environments “without restrictions, guaranteeing business continuity” in the face of the growing regulations on emissions in urban centers.
“The biggest technological challenge in this project was to develop lighter materials that maintained the required ballistic protection standards. Advances in application have been key to making the use of an electric chassis viable, something previously unfeasible,” stated Tiago Libereiro, Fleet Manager for Iberia at the company.
“With this initiative, we reinforce our commitment to innovation and sustainability, while guaranteeing the safety and operational efficiency of our fleet,” he added.
State-of-the-art technology
The development of this prototype responds to the need to align security with energy efficiency and sustainability.
Traditionally, armored vehicles are heavy due to the use of robust materials to ensure the protection of the crew and cargo. This high weight resulted in significant fuel consumption, contradicting the goals of emission reduction and transition to a more sustainable model.
To overcome this challenge, Prosegur Cash leaned towards research and development (R&D) in armor materials.
Thanks to the collaboration with UPM, a detailed study of new compounds such as advanced ceramics, synthetic fibers, and metal alloys was carried out, ensuring the same resistance and durability as traditional steel.
But with a 30% reduction in the total weight of the body. This made the viability of an electric chassis possible, something unthinkable until now in the sector.
Additionally, the use of these materials required the development of new manufacturing techniques and vehicle adaptations, with the key participation of TSD, a company specializing in security transport transformations.
“This electric armored vehicle is a strategic step for Prosegur Cash in its transition to a more sustainable fleet,” they stated.
The company will progressively introduce these vehicles on controlled urban routes, with suitable gradient conditions.
Do you already know our YouTube channel? Subscribe now!
