Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has began collection manufacturing of the Freightliner eM2, a battery electrical medium-duty truck designed for pick-up and supply functions. These automobiles are being manufactured at DTNA’s truck manufacturing plant in Portland, Oregon.
The primary manufacturing items within the U.S. might be delivered to Ferguson, Hogan Truck Leasing, Inc., Penske Truck Leasing, PITT OHIO, Ryder System, Inc., TITAN Freight Programs and Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing. In Canada, the primary items will go to Brossard Leasing and Day & Ross.
“The beginning of manufacturing for this versatile truck marks one other necessary milestone on our journey to a zero-emissions product line,” stated Rakesh Aneja, head of eMobility at DTNA. “The suggestions we’ve obtained reinforces our confidence that the Freightliner eM2 will meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. Our companions and sellers are wanting ahead to introducing the Freightliner eM2 to their clients, and we’re excited to see it in use by clients and fleets.”
The eM2 is constructed on the well-established Freightliner M2 106 Plus platform and follows the introduction of the battery electrical Freightliner eCascadia in 2022, thereby extending CO2-neutral transportation to the medium-duty phase. Presently, DTNA holds a management place with the eCascadia within the Class 8 market, based mostly on obtainable Polk registration information from starting of the 12 months up till September 2023.
The eM2 encompasses a proprietary, absolutely built-in, battery electrical Detroit ePowertrain. Its streamlined design locations electrical motors and a 2-speed transmission instantly on the drive axles, leading to minimized power price per mile. The driving vary varies based mostly on the 2 battery capability choices for the eM2. The category 6 single-motor mannequin supplies as much as 190 steady horsepower, a 194 kWh battery, and a typical vary of 180 miles on a single cost. In distinction, the category 7 dual-motor variant affords as much as 255 steady horsepower, supported by a 291 kWh battery, offering a typical vary of 250 miles on a single cost.
Because of its proprietary battery facet affect safety and the Detroit Assurance suite of security programs, the eM2 upholds DTNA’s excessive security requirements. Normal security options now embrace Lively Brake Help 5 (ABA5), Tailgate Warning, Adaptive Cruise Management (ACC) right down to 0 mph, Lane Departure Warning, Clever Excessive-Beams, Automated Wipers/Headlamps, and Aspect Guard Help. The eM2 is additional enhanced by Detroit Join, a state-of-the-art related car answer that facilitates real-time monitoring of battery well being, charging standing, and power utilization. This connectivity allows environment friendly route planning, power optimization, and post-trip information evaluation to enhance general power effectivity.
Oct 28, 2023