As part of its goal of carbon-neutral local transport, Daimler Truck premiered its Fuso Next Generation eCanter light truck for the European market at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover, Germany. The light-duty, battery-electric truck comes five years after the original eCanter and is the product of feedback from customers worldwide who put the truck to the test on over 6 million kilometres (3.7 million miles) of driving. UK sales of the new eCanter are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2023 with series production beginning later in the year.
“At Fuso, we are frontrunners in the electrification of commercial vehicles,” says Daimler Truck Asia CEO Karl Deppen. “Since the introduction of the small-series Fuso eCanter five years ago, we gained extensive experience and valuable feedback from customers running the trucks in daily operations. With the Next Generation eCanter, we are now offering our customers tailor-made eMobility solutions for a broad range of applications. By taking the next step extending our product portfolio and entering large-scale production we continue to lead the sustainable transportation of the future.”
About The Next Generation eCanter
The Next Generation eCanter has a permissible Gross Vehicle Weight between 4.25 and 8.55 tonnes (4.7 and 9.4 U.S. tons) and comes with two cab options: the Standard, with a 1,695-millimetre (66.7-inch) width, and the Comfort, with a 1,995-mm (78.5-in.) width. It is also available in six wheelbases, ranging from 2,500 to 4,750 mm (98.4 to 187 in.), making it suitable to work in light construction, horticulture, inner-city distribution transport, and other municipal tasks. The eCanter’s electric motor produces 110 kilowatts (150 horsepower) in 4.25- to 6-t variants and 129 kW (180 HP) in 7.49- to 8.55-t variants. Both motors produce 430 newton-metres (317 pounds-foot) of torque.
The eCanter runs on lithium iron phosphate batteries that have a nominal capacity of 41.3 kilowatt-hours per battery module. Customers can choose from three battery options that have ranges of up to 70, 140, or 200 km (43.5, 87, or 124 mi) on a single charge. The charger is compatible with all voltages used in core markets and can use both alternating and direct currents. The Next Generation eCanter can be equipped with the latest safety features, including the Active Brake Assist 5 collision warning and braking system, Active Sideguard Assist, and Power Take Off.
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Source: Mercedes-Benz