Iveco Group has unveiled a new entity, GATE ‒ Green & Advanced Transport Ecosystem – a long-term, all-inclusive rental model for electric trucks and vans, designed to support the industry’s energy transition.

The expected operational launch date is mid-2023, when GATE, as a fully digitalised business, will begin offering its services to pilot clients in Italy.

GATE will 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 formulaencompassing a variety of zero-emission vehicles, from last mile delivery to long haulage.

With green equipment at its core, the ecosystem is designed to deliver sustainable solutions to customers, who can define the level of support and flexibility they require to run their business,

Services include maintenance & repair, connectivity and telematics, financing, insurance, energy, and additional ancillary services.