Capital Equipment News July 2024

“While 2050 may seem just around the corner, it is still a quarter of a century away. Considering how rapidly technology advances and how people adapt to it, achieving this goal is feasible”.

Maretha Gerber - President and Group CEO of Daimler Truck Southern Africa.

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sustainable technologies might be more appropriate. Unique challenges in the South African market Despite the potential of battery electric trucks, their adoption in South Africa faces unique challenges. One significant challenge is the scarcity of charging points along major routes in South Africa. Unlike first-world countries where robust charging infrastructure already exists, South Africa is still in the early stages of developing the required network of charging stations. Companies considering a shift to electric fleets may be concerned about potential downtime due to vehicle charging. Daimler Truck Southern Africa addresses this with the aid of Charger Management Systems and eConsulting services. By incorporating these services, Daimler Truck Southern Africa ensures that operators can schedule charging efficiently, with no downtime, and maximise productivity. The eActros can be charged in as little as 1 hour and 15 minutes while the eCanter can be charged in 1 hour

Companies considering a shift to electric fleets may be concerned about potential downtime due to vehicle charging.

DTSA’s two new battery electric truck ranges, the eActros and eCanter diversifies the options available for electric trucks but also brings cutting-edge technology to the South African market.

Legislative changes are necessary to make battery electric trucks competitive in the South African market.

The company is prepared to introduce zero-emission long-haul vehicles as soon as the necessary legislative amendments are made.

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