Not really news - just enjoying how great our Etrucks® logo and badge look on the trucks at the Warehouse/Noel Leeming launch recently.
News
Warehouse Group and Noel Leeming E300 electric truck launch
A recent launch of four E300s for the Warehouse Group and Noel Leeming with the help of EECA funding. These trucks were leased through TR Group. A transport talk article about these trucks https://transporttalk.co.nz/news/ev-trucks-for-the-warehouse-home-deliveries
E700 tippers
The E700 tippers feature the same battery swap technology as the 6x4 tractor. On this project the 30 unit fleet travels 160km (two round trips) before swapping the battery out. The fast battery swap gets the trucks back on the highway quickly to make the most of...
Battery swap truck for New Zealand
The first battery swap capable E700 semi tractor for New Zealand is now in final assembly. The E700 ULT 6x4 has a much lower tare weight and features disc brakes and airbag suspension. The worldwide debut for this model will be on our stand at the Fieldays® in...
60 battery swapping electric tippers leaving the factory
Another 60 battery swapping electric tippers leaving the factory.The plan is to have four of the battery swap stations in Xuzhou by the end of this year (and one in New Zealand)
Four more E300 cargo trucks delivered this week
Four more E300 cargo trucks ready to deliver this week. Recent testing showed over 250km duration running empty at 80kph.
Tail lift option
Our first NZ install of a Zepro tail lift has been completed by Alimax on an E300. These are rated at 5990kg GVM and can be driven on a Class One license.
Introducing Kanishka, our new Senior EV Technician
We're delighted to introduce Kanishka Gunawardhana, our new senior EV technician. Kanishka has many years experience as an auto electrician, recently working on PHEVs in Auckland.
Using a gantry for battery swap
XCMG is delivering a 200 truck metro tipper fleet with a gantry style battery swapping system. Using a gantry rather than the original robotic station makes for a way simpler and cheaper system. This technology is also available for sale in New Zealand.