Capital Equipment News June 2023

This month the Volvo Trucks Electric Truck Handover took place at KDG Logistics in Sandton, Gauteng. The company took ownership of the first electric trucks that will be on the road in South Africa.

a silent and vibration-free ride while delivering power.” The power of up to 490 kW/665 hp is handled by a unique traction control system also developed to master slippery surfaces. Different drive modes are available to set the desired performance, comfort and energy usage levels. When fitted with six battery packs, depending on the application, it has 378kWh of energy, ensuring sufficient range for most regional haul assignments. The electric driveline also makes manoeuvring in tight and challenging spots easy and controllable. The Volvo electric trucks are just as flexible as their diesel equivalents and can be built for virtually any task. And the absence of noise and emissions makes them perfect for night time assignments. Volvo’s electric trucks also meet the same high crash safety standards. “So, no adaptations were necessary before introducing the vehicles in SA. They have been homologated and continuously tested in real-life operations and we are happy to say that so far, all is going well,” adds Parry.

Volvo trucks has sold almost 5,000 electric trucks since 2019 in 40 countries.

Volvo Trucks is the market leader in Europe with a 32% share of the market for heavy electric trucks.

The Volvo electric trucks range is up to 300 km, enough for most city and regional applications.

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Battery lifetime will be determined by many different factors, like how much energy is cycled through the battery.

Staff can assist At Volvo Trucks’ major sites in South

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