You can see more soon electric truck Cargo around town. Volta yes disclosure that it is bringing its urban delivery EVs to the United States, starting with a test fleet of 100 Type 7s (16.5 US tons) truck to Los Angeles in mid-2023. U.S. production will begin in 2024, with an “experienced” manufacturer selected later this year. This upcoming truck will be followed by lighter Class 5 (9.8 tonnes) and Class 6 (13 tonnes) models in 2024 and 2025.
Class 7 Volta Zero range is short, with module the battery offers between 95 and 125 miles of driving. However, that is more than enough for city deliveries. Volta is also betting that 250 kW DC fast charging will alleviate any range worries. You completely recharge the Zero in over an hour at right station. Furthermore, the company has taken advantage of the switch to electric motors to improve safety – the driver’s seat is positioned lower in the middle, reducing the typical truck blind spot.
There is pressure for Volta to move quickly. Swedish company Volvo already introduced many electric midsize trucksand US competitor Freightliner has eM2. However, these are still conventional designs using only electricity, not the original EVs. Volta can attract customers simply by making a more compelling case for weeding out fleets of diesel and gas-powered vehicles.
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