Rainer Schmitt

Rainer Schmitt is the head of a logistics company that bears his name, known for his innovative approach to transportation. He has been a pioneer in adopting electric trucks, with half of his 90-vehicle fleet being electric. Despite his forward-thinking strategies, Schmitt has expressed frustration over the economic viability of electric transport due to high electricity costs and insufficient government support. He recently commented on the German government's measures to lower electricity network fees, noting that these changes are not enough to significantly aid the transition to climate-friendly transportation.