Nov 3, 2022 | News
XCMG had their largest ever display at Bauma in Munich last week.
A short video of the stand is here:
https://youtu.be/YlstsBmxCR4
The fully electric excavators the XE27U-E and the XE35U-E were on display. The 4300kg XE35U-E has a 70kWh battery giving 8 hours run time and can be fully charged in half an hour.
A video of the XE35U-E here:
https://youtu.be/B93rEWGHSa8
Ideal for a zero emissions combo with the new seven tonne payload tipper which has a 210kWh battery.
Also on display the battery powered XC918EV which has won a Red Dot design award. We have two ready for shipping to New Zealand soon.
XCMG’s XCA60 EV 60 tonne all terrain crane.
XCMG’s 2.5 tonne/ 6 meter fully electric telehandler the XC6-2506
The all new XS125 roller now has a completely different counter weight for better visibility and maneuverability.
The most “out there” offering at Bauma was Liebherr’s T274E diesel/electric rigid with power from overhead trolley cables for uphill. That is some axle
Back in NZ the first Mills Tui alloy tipper body is now fitted to our E700 8×4.
Phoenix’s E700 6×4 looking smart with new trailer graphics.
Often the simplest idea is the best. These manual swap heads make operating a small swap station much more affordable with a gantry or large forklift.
Our first XCMG lithium battery electric forklift getting ready for work for Watercare in Auckland. The 3.5t has an 83v, 420Ah LFP battery for 8 hour run time. Now available with optional fingertip controls.
With Christmas coming a couple of gift suggestions from Bauma. XCMG have these fully functioning remote control excavators.
A video is here:
https://youtu.be/epKt3YgQ8VM
Or for the bigger sandpit, this offering from Komatsu.
Sep 28, 2022 | News
New truck releases at IAA Transport in Hanover were overwhelmingly new energy options, mostly battery EV, but also from gases of various types.
The Benz GenH2 was pushing the boundaries the furthest with 880hp powered by fuel cells from liquid hydrogen stored on truck at -253C. Chunky styling on the Ford BEV waste truck.
The European launch of the XCMG battery swapping trucks caused quite a stir with all the major manufacturers sending engineers to scope the technology. XCMG now use our Etrucks® logo now which is nice.
XCMG’s displayed an operational scale model the latest fully robotic battery swap station with a stacking system for the charging batteries.
An artists impression of the new swapping station.
Battery powered trailers are a reality with this prototype carrying up to 600kWh of batteries under the deck with the center axle driven. The whole thing is controlled through load sensors in the kingpin.
XCMG shipped 345 fully E700s to Brazil last month, their largest single export of zero emissions trucks.
Demand for XCMG’s fully electric construction equipment is growing quickly. 100 units of the 27 tonne XE270E also being exported to South America.
A video is here:
https://youtu.be/3151WUTM5cs
Another dozen XC968EV wheel loaders going to work in China.
For those concerned that electric loaders might be a bit gutless check out this acceleration test by a Thai dealer against the diesel equivalent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_FVtQ3tL8M
The first two XC918EV electric loaders for New Zealand are in final assembly.
XCMG will display the new XE35U-E electric excavator at Bauma in Munich next month. Now upgraded with a 70kWh battery and charging in under an hour.
Back in New Zealand an article from Stuff with a review of the Mainfreight tractor from driver Peter Wallis.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/climate-news/129812483/electric-truck-swaps-battery-faster-than-it-takes-to-fill-a-tank
Another run to Mills Tui with an 8×4 for the addition of a tipper body. I stopped in at Mainfreight in Hamilton for a quick top up via their 180kW charger. The interesting part is that the power comes from 690 solar panels on the roof.
Aug 30, 2022 | News
Battery swapping is now underway everyday in Penrose for various customers.
Some comments from Tony, the driver of the Phoenix Metalman semi:
“ The Etruck is awesome to drive, very smooth and quiet. The battery swap process takes only 5 minutes once the truck is in position. Plenty of low down pulling power and is comfortable at 90km on the motorway. The driving technique varies to the traditional combustion models; gentle on the throttle seems to work better along with looking well ahead to anticipate off throttle & braking to activate the regeneration system back into the battery thus more life/kilometers covered ”
The first two fully electric 19t XC968EV wheel loaders for New Zealand are now off line and into the testing phase.
Shantui’s first battery electric dozer the SD17E-X
Tom Sarsfield has joined the Etrucks team part time as a trainee EV technician. Tom is in his final year at AUT.
The battery electric XE270E will be released for general sale soon.
Jul 26, 2022 | News
Fonterra have launched their E700 Milk-E, New Zealand’s first electric milk tanker. At 46t gross, this is the largest on highway BEV in New Zealand.
Their first promo video is here.
https://youtu.be/J0kfDG9tJxs
Fonterra kindly loaned us Milk-E to exhibit at the Eroads Fleetday, as did Mainfreight with their E700 6×4 tractor.
A short video is here.
https://youtu.be/2fcsv4UlD5Q
A couple more E700 8×4 cab chassis have arrived. These will have Mills Tui alloy tipper bodies added.
Charging a few batteries to swap for various customers in Penrose.
Introducing our new Etrucks Sales Manager, Louis Herrewyn who joins us from John Andrews Ford. You can contact Louis on 0223904603 or louis@etrucks.co.nz
Madusha Bandara has also joined Etrucks as an EV technician from Andrews Sims Motors.
Fiona Chen has joined the Landex and Etrucks accounts team from Nexus chartered accountants.
Our first 19t XC968EV fully electric loader is now in assembly for New Zealand.
The 21t fully electric XE215E will soon be available for order.
The first E100 metro delivery truck is now in testing at the factory.
XCMG’s first XDR80TE wide body electric mining truck operating outside China at a Vale mine site in Indonesia.
A short video is here.
https://youtu.be/AzLE8XYs58c
Jul 17, 2022 | News
The first battery swapping E700 4×2 built for the European market.
A walk around is here:
https://youtube.com/shorts/56E43cux9j4?
Fully electric concrete mixer trucks leaving the factory in Xuzhou.
A short video is here:
https://youtu.be/ppkITLX2-XI
XCMG have retained their number three ranking for construction machinery manufacturers for another year.
XCMG have released the first fully electric telehandler from China.
The robotic battery swap station for New Zealand has been upgraded to include number plate recognition and more tolerance for where the truck stops.
On average this year 660 battery swap trucks a month are going on the road in China. XCMG retains the greatest market share, their new production line can complete 60 heavy battery swapping trucks a day.
Introducing our new crawler boomlift range that can self level on both axis.
X10, lithium battery only, 10m working height, trailerable $57,000 + GST
X12, lithium plus Briggs, 12m working height, 5.5m outreach, $73,000 +GST
They also offer full remote control as in the video:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_PtCzUVByGA
Our first fully electric wheel loaders for New Zealand are on the production line today, more pictures in next month’s newsletter.
May 31, 2022 | News
We can now offer the fully electric E400 as a 12t GVM 4×2 cab chassis. This will be our first electric truck with an integrated axle, no transmission or prop shaft. XCMG will use this cabin.
