MAN adds 12-tonne model to its electric truck portfolio
MAN started selling its first heavy-duty electric trucks last October, namely the eTGX for long-distance transport and the eTGS for distribution. Now comes the eTGL, an electric truck for light distribution transport and urban goods logistics. According to the manufacturer, the model is particularly suitable for food chains, retailers, and the catering industry. It is designed for excellent manoeuvrability in the city, and the 4.50-metre wheelbase can be combined with body lengths of 6.20 to 7.30 metres. The payload is up to 6.6 tonnes.
“With the new eTGL, MAN is becoming a true full-range provider in the field of electromobility. From night-time supermarket deliveries to heavy-duty long-distance transport, MAN offers transport companies zero-emission drives from a single source. The approximately 2000 orders and order enquiries for our eTGX and eTGS already show that our modular battery concept for individual deployment, body and range requirements meets the needs of our customers. With its high payload, short charging times and optimum range for urban logistics, the eTGL perfectly rounds off our eTruck portfolio,” said Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus, at the presentation of the new lightweight electric distribution truck.
Even though the electric distribution truck will celebrate its official premiere at the IAA Transportation in Hanover from 17 to 22 September, MAN is already providing plenty of information about the new model. Two battery packs developed by MAN for use in commercial vehicles and produced at the Nuremberg plant are mounted on the left and right of the frame and offer a usable capacity of 160 kWh. Charging from 10 to 80 per cent via a CCS connection with up to 250 kW takes about 30 minutes. The range is 235 kilometres – enough for inner-city distribution traffic. The drive delivers 210 kW to the rear axle via a drive shaft.
The day cab is modelled after its diesel counterpart. MAN says the low entrance is “designed for frequent entry and exit.” Moreover, “the central, fully digital 12.3-inch display provides comprehensive information on the battery charge status, range, current energy requirements and recuperation in addition to the usual driving data.”
By 2030, every second MAN truck registered in Europe will be purely battery-electric. As part of the Traton Group, MAN is working with Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group via the Milence joint venture on the appropriate truck charging infrastructure. At the same time, the course is being set internally to electrify the company’s service network.
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