Sunswap and MAN Truck & Bus have teamed up to conduct the first test drive of the new TGX 4×2 eTruck electric truck, accompanied by the all-electric Endurance refrigeration system. This event represents a crucial breakthrough towards sustainability in the cold chain, showing the effectiveness of combining an electric vehicle with an equally environmentally friendly refrigeration solution.
Endurance and TGX 4×2 eTruck electric truck
Endurance, the transport refrigeration system developed by Sunswap, has been successfully tested by several customers and will soon be widely deployed in the UK and Europe. With the ability to operate effectively in different modes such as freezing, multiple refrigeration and standard refrigeration. In addition, this system does not affect the truck’s range, but rather offers an optimal solution for both diesel vehicles and electric vehicles.
[post_relacionado]For its part, MAN Truck & Bus has introduced its TGX 4×2 eTruck, an TGX 4×2 eTruck electric truckinitially launched at the IAA International Motor Show in Hannover last year. This truck stands out for its ability to fully recharge in just 45 minutes and achieve a range of up to 800 km, setting a new standard in long-distance heavy transport.
Sunswap and MAN’s commitment
Statements by Stefan Thyssen, managing director of MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd, and Michael Lowe, managing director of Sunswap, highlighted the importance of this collaboration. Both leaders emphasized the relevance of this launch as an achievement on the road to decarbonized transport and the viability of a fully sustainable supply chain in today’s industry.
The company, with its commitment to the decarbonization of the global cold chain, continues to lead with innovations such as its refrigeration unit Endurance. This emission-free, solar-powered unit is solar energy and batteries, offers an efficient alternative to traditional refrigeration solutions.
As part of the Volkswagen Group, MAN Truck & Bus remains at the forefront in the development of sustainable commercial vehicle and transportation solutions. The company is dedicated to driving innovation in the sector, with a special focus on electric trucks and buses, aiming for a significant reduction in the environmental impact of transportation.
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