HINO NEWS - 2022/05/24

Scania announces to supply electric heavy-duty vehicles to Einride

On May 23, Scania announced that the Swedish freight technology company Einride, a leading provider of end-to-end digital, electric and autonomous shipping solutions, will begin the rollout of 110 Scania trucks starting in the second half of 2022. This order is the largest deal to date of electric heavy-duty vehicles in Europe for Scania.

Einride already has one of Europes largest heavy-duty electric fleets, and will further expand its market presence with this partnership. The fleet of 110 Scania trucks will be implemented throughout Europe during 2022 and the first half of 2023.

The full fleet of trucks will be built to Einride's hardware specifications and powered by their first-of-its-kind operating system Saga, which ensures electric shipping is efficient and optimized.

Fleet data insights that are generated through the Saga platform will be provided to Scania for continued product co-development between the teams. (Scania press release)

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HINO NEWS - 2022/05/23

UD Trucks South Africa launches Euro 5 Quester and Croner

On May 11, UD Trucks Southern Africa unveiled a new Euro 5 range for the well-established Quester (heavy duty) and Croner (medium duty) trucks. UD Trucks new Euro 5 range features SCR technology to significantly boost environmental protection and fuel economy. The new range also features a new instrument cluster with real-time fuel coaching. This enhancement provides drivers with immediate and specific feedback on driving techniques that are more fuel efficient.

Quester is equipped with UD Telematics  a high-tech wireless communications system. It has increased fuel efficiency with numerous features including ESCOT automated manual transmission. Combined with lighter tare weight and optimized driveline, fuel economy can improve by up to 10% compared to the previous Quester model.

The Croner can be configured to suit specific applications and optimized for better productivity. Its aerodynamic cab design reduces the drag coefficient by 5% compared to previous models. Allison's automatic transmission and superior ergonomics provide more comfort for the driver, resulting in less fatigue and higher productivity. (UD Trucks Southern Africa press release)

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HINO NEWS - 2022/05/19

Freightliner eCascadia entering series production in North America

On May 18, Daimler Truck and its U.S. Freightliner brand announced that, after one million-miles of testing, the all-electric eCascadia will be entering series production, with customer deliveries expected to begin in 2022.

Since 2018, Freightliner has deployed trucks with customers to run freight in the real world.

With eCascadias built in Portland, Oregon, extensive development and rigorous testing has resulted in a powerful and efficient battery electric truck with multiple battery and drive axle options, providing a typical range of 230 miles or 370 km (depending on vehicle configurations).

Daimler Truck is deploying a globally uniform basic architecture for its all-electric trucks with the ePowertrain.

After the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz eActros in 2021 and the Mercedes-Benz eEconic later in 2022, the Freightliner eCascadia is the next product to feature the in-house developed ePowertrain in connection with Daimler Truck North Americas Detroit brand.

The eCascadia is driven by an eAxle integrated with an electric motor, transmission and specialized electronics within a compact unit.

It is available with a dual motor (470 hp) or a single motor (320 hp).

Customers can chose between three battery options for a range of sizes and charging times starting with 194 kWh (1.5-3 hours), 291 kWh (2-4 hours), and 438 kWh (2-6 hours). (DTNA press release on May 18, 2022)

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