Milpitas, California – Efficient Drivetrains Inc. has produced a fleet of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) trucks for the Port of Shanghai in collaboration with one of the world’s largest truck manufacturers, Shaanxi Automotive.
The government of China is aggressively asserting mandates and regulations to improve air quality and reduce emissions, putting increasing pressure on city officials. Shanghai in particular is working to-ward the country’s emissions reduction goals, emulating best practices of the State of California to drive toward better air quality.
A large area of concern is their port, where heavy-duty trucks are used to move shipping contain-ers and transfer large crates during shifts that run the fuel engine as long as 20 to 22 hours a day with-out stopping. The idling vehicles produce noise, fumes, and heavy levels of emissions, all of which are eliminated with the use of EDI’s PHEV trucks specifically designed for port conditions.
PHEV port trucks are capable of operating at 99,000 lb gross vehicle weight (GVW) with electrified vehicle accessories—including air conditioning and heating—allowing the use of accessories for driver comfort without idling the engine.
Shaanxi is forecasting acquiring up to 200 PHEV Port trucks over the course of 2016.
“In support of China’s mandates to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality, we are proud to deliver a heavy-duty zero emissions truck specifically engineered for use at China’s busiest port. We will continue our commitment to help the country meet its aggressive emissions reductions goals and look forward to future green vehicle projects,” says Joerg Ferchau, CEO of Efficient Drivetrains Inc.
Source: Efficient Drivetrains Inc.