Mack Trucks has launched its second electric truck in the form of the 'MD Electric,' a medium-duty truck that is effectively designed to function as an all-electric variant of Mack's MD truck, which happens to be powered by diesel.
The 'MD Electric' truck is equipped with a tri-phase motor that is capable of producing some 260 horsepower and 1,850 pounds-feet of torque. In terms of range, this electric truck can offer 225 km of range per charge when purchased with a dual-battery setup, and up to 370 km with three batteries.
This electric truck also puts driver comfort at the forefront thanks to features such as dual-air cab suspension to mitigate bumps, while the air-suspension seat offers comfortable seating and external cacophony is largely reduced thanks to intelligently placed insulation all over the truck cab.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Bump-reducing Electric Vehicles
- There's a growing market for electric trucks that offer improved comfort for long hauls by reducing bumpy rides.
- Tri-phase Motors
- Electric medium-duty trucks can benefit from the high-torque tri-phase motor technology that enables a higher payload capacity.
- Range-extending Battery Options
- Offering multiple battery options for electric trucks can increase their range and effectively compete with diesel-powered trucks.
Sectors Adopting This
- Automotive
- Electric trucks can replace traditional diesel-guzzling vehicles in the transportation industry.
- Technology
- Developing better battery technologies for electric vehicles is important for the future of the automotive industry.
- Logistics
- Electric trucks can offer a greener and more cost-effective alternative to traditional logistics companies.
