We have developed a battery swap attachment head in association with Monocrane. It is now up and running on our gantry in Penrose. The process takes around 5 minutes from the truck pulling up, to driving off again. The video is here: https://youtu.be/jrFT1XTmkKc
Great graphics on Firth’s new fully electric concrete truck, soon to be built with a Schwing Tech mixer. Schwing is fully owned by XCMG.
Impressions of the E700 6x4 in an Ecotricity video by Gavin Shoebridge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rEbr-8tPoc
Introducing XCMG's relocatable battery swapping station. Just tow it to any suitable site, plug it in, and swap some batteries. Or, charge the batteries where a good power source is available, and tow it to where the trucks are working. https://youtu.be/c6fyGwhP_A4
We can now offer the 2022 specification of our metro trucks. A big lift in performance and range this year. E100, 4,500kg GVM, 85kWh battery, 200km range, single speed E300, 10,000kg GVM, 122kWh battery, 200km range, single speed
Our Etrucks®E700 fleet is growing with new trucks arriving last week. The 8x4 model and 3 6x4s now in Auckland.
Thanks to the Deals on Wheels team for the great cover shot and write up on the recent Auckland to Hamilton tests.
A recent test run from Auckland to Hamilton towing a quad axle semi trailer. The E700 loaded to 41 tonne gross had 30% battery remaining after the trip. A short video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn69_a3GhTA
A few more waste trucks going through pre-delivery in Penrose this month.