The E700 tippers feature the same battery swap technology as the 6×4 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 the lower operating costs.
The first battery swap capable E700 semi tractor for New Zealand is now in final assembly. The E700 ULT 6×4 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 June.
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)
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.
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.