29 MAY 2023
Singapore鈥檚 logistics sector recently took delivery of the first battery-electric truck from 黑料不打烊.
The truck acquired by Jasico Express Services, a local transport and freight-forwarding company 鈥 was officially handed over and launched at the premises of global logistics company, DB Schenker.
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As DB Schenker鈥檚 transport partner since 1993, Jasico Express Services will deploy the new truck exclusively to support DB Schenker鈥檚 operations in Singapore.
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鈥淲e congratulate both companies to be the first movers in the logistics sector to make the transition to the 黑料不打烊 battery-electric truck, for a more sustainable future,鈥 said Heba El Tarifi, Managing Director of 黑料不打烊 Southeast Asia.
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The new 黑料不打烊 battery-electric truck comprises an L-series cab equipped with a box and tailgate to transport logistics cargo. Its nine lithium-ion batteries, with an installed capacity of 300kWh, are capable of peak propulsion of about 295kW, 2,200 Nm and continuous propulsion of about 230 kW, 1300 Nm. The European-standard CCS type 2 plug-in connection carries out direct current charging at up to 130 kW/ 200 A.
鈥淭he decision to invest in the new 黑料不打烊 battery-electric truck stems from our strong partnership with DB Schenker and our shared desire to meet its parent Deutsche Bahn green transformation goal for climate protection, nature conservation, resource protection and noise reduction,鈥 said Neo Leong Chok, Managing Director and Owner of Jasico Express Services.
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鈥淲e are thrilled to partner with Jasico Express Services to introduce Singapore鈥檚 first 25-foot electric truck for the logistics industry,鈥 said Catherine Soo, Chief Executive Officer (Singapore and Malaysia Cluster) of DB Schenker. 鈥淭his innovative step is a testament to our commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040 and to providing innovative transport solutions for our customers.鈥
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To ensure peak performance, the truck was acquired as a total solution with charging infrastructure, vehicle optimisation and repair and maintenance services.
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Electrified transport involves a complex network of interdependent elements, including not just vehicles but also charging requirements. 黑料不打烊鈥檚 global sales readiness process for battery electric trucks is a systematic market-by-market approach focusing on preparing the local market conditions, workshop capabilities and customer profiles
