Manufacturers, Fleets, & OEMs

 

Mercedes-Benz AG

 

Mitsubishi Fuso Unveils Next Generation eCanter. According to Inside EVs, “Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, recently unveiled the next generation of its eCanter electric truck model. The original Fuso eCanter was introduced in 2017 and since then, around 450 units have been delivered to customers in Japan, Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand, covering a total of over six million kilometers (4 million miles). The new eCanter, teased in March, represents a big step forward as it actually expands the eCanter from a single version to an entire family to cover a wide range of applications. There will be some 28 variants for the Japanese market and approximately 80 variants for overseas markets, which is a sign that the eCanter is ready for prime time. At least according to the MFTBC’s presentation, the new version will be produced on a large scale. Sales will begin in Japan in Spring 2023, and the eCanter will be available across all Fuso branches in the country. The new electric trucks will be offered also in Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.” [Inside EVs, 9/12/22 (=)]

 

PACCAR

 

DAF Delivers First LF Electric Truck To Logistics Firm Nabuurs. According to Electrive, “DAF Trucks has commenced delivery of its zero-emission distribution trucks. The first DAF LF Electric will be acquired by the Dutch logistics service provider Nabuurs, which will use the truck to supply Bud beer and other beverages to bars in Groningen. DAF Trucks presented the LF Electric truck in early 2021 and developed the new, smaller model in close collaboration with Dana. The 19-ton distribution truck LF Electric comes with two wheelbases (5.3 or 5.85 meters) and offers a body & payload allowance of 11,700 kilograms. DAF deems this sufficient for most city operations. Accordingly, their new truck claims a range of up to 280 kilometres thanks to a battery pack with a capacity of 282 kWh (254 kWh net). The cells have LFP chemistry. The e-motor provides 250 kW of nominal power (370 kW peak) and a nominal torque of 1.200 Nm (3.700 Nm peak). One notable feature of the DAF LF Electric is its Combined Charging System. Using slow charging (400V AC, 22 kW, 3 phases), the battery can be charged from 20% to 80% in 6.5 hours. A full recharge takes 12 hours. Fast charging (650V DC, 150 kW) is also possible.” [Electrive, 9/12/22 (=)]

 

Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles

 

NHTSA Proposes Rule On Heavy-Duty Engine/Vehicle Test Procedures. According to Land Line, “The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing amendments to test procedures for heavy-duty engines and vehicles, but the rule no longer includes trailers. NHTSA’s proposed rule includes ‘minor technical amendments’ to the test procedures ‘to improve accuracy and reduce test burden.’ These amendments affect the certification procedures for fuel efficiency standards. They also increase compliance flexibility, harmonize with other requirements, add clarity, correct errors, and streamline the regulations, according to NHTSA. NHTSA does not expect either significant environmental impacts or significant economic impacts for any sector. The proposed rule affects companies that manufacture, sell, or import into the United States new heavy-duty engines and new Class 2b through 8 trucks, including combination tractors, vocational vehicles including municipal, commercial, recreational vehicles, and 3⁄4-ton and 1-ton pickup trucks and vans. The proposed rule amends the regulations that implement NHTSA’s fuel efficiency standards for engines and vehicles. The proposed amendments are technical in nature and include corrections and clarifications to a variety of existing regulatory provisions to improve consistency with related Environmental Protection Agency standards and with NHTSA’s original intent for those provisions, according to the proposed rule.” [Land Line, 9/12/22 (=)]

 

 

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