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"Swedish truck company Volvo has unveiled the next generation of its FH
Electric heavy-duty electric truck which will now boast an electric range of up
to 600 kilometres, double that of its predecessor.
Volvo launched the first FH Electric in late 2020 as part of its first complete
range of electric trucks. Sales began the next year, with volume production in
2022. The first FH Electric was sold in Australia in March of this year, after
it made its official Australian debut in May of 2023 at the company’s
Sustainability Summit in Brisbane.
Boasting a 540kWh battery pack and a range of up to 300 kilometres, the FH
Electric subsequently completed Australia’s longest electric truck journey,
travelling 1,185 kilometres from Brisbane to Canberra in around 19 hours,
including necessary charging.
That necessary charging time is soon to be cut short, however, after Volvo
announced this week the launch of its new FH Electric, which doubles the
expected range of the truck.
Volvo credits the added range on its new driveline technology, the so-called
e-axle, which allowed for increased battery capacity to be installed. More
efficient batteries, an improved battery management system, and the overall
efficiency of the powertrain also contribute to the extended range."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
