Capital Equipment News February 2020

ELECTRIC TRUCKS

A single charge allows for an effective operating range of 100 km.

“This is an important milestone for SAB-AB InBev Africa, as it provides us with insights on how we can increasingly transition our business for a low carbon future. What makes this truck truly ‘green’ is that it will be charged using renewable energy generated at the Chamdor Brewery. This will avoid generating indirect emissions through the use of conventional grid electricity,” explains Rosekilly. Rosekilly says the company is well aware that the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and overall air quality benefits brought by electric vehicles depend on the generation source used to charge them. In some cases, electric vehicles could result in substantial emissions or even help extend the life of fossil fuels, if charged primarily with fossil fuel-based energy. With its solar project rollout, this is a non-issue for SAB-AB In Bev Africa. Ziyad Gaba, head of FUSO Trucks Southern Africa, says the first eCanter in South Africa has only been brought as a special request by SAB-AB InBev Africa. “Our aim as FUSO has always been to come up with progressive, but simplified transport solutions that are at the forefront of our customers’ evolving needs around efficiency, versatility and sustainability. The commitment made by AB InBev not only demonstrates a step in the right direction, but true vision and leadership that is key to shaping our

“The arrival of the FUSO eCanter is an important milestone for SAB-AB InBev, as it provides us with insights on how we can increasingly transition our business for a low carbon future. What makes this truck truly ‘green’ is that it will be charged using renewable energy generated at the Chamdor Brewery. This will avoid generating indirect emissions through the use of conventional grid electricity.”

Taryn Rosekilly, VP Sustainability at SAB-AB InBev Africa

“As OEMs, we all have a role to play in providing environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions for all who keep our world moving. It is for this reason that FUSO Trucks is honoured to be part of this game-changing initiative and for the opportunity to showcase the eCanter, our revolutionary response to the public’s need for a zero-emission truck.”

Ziyad Gaba, head of FUSO Trucks Southern Africa

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been further demonstrated by the arrival of the first electric truck in South Africa. The eCanter produces zero emissions and is the first of its kind in the world with a distance range of 100 km. This is the first electric truck to arrive on South African shores.

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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS FEBRUARY 2020