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SCANIA EXPANDS BATTERY-ELECTRIC VEHICLE TRUCKS version, that is). “It is the 9-litre engine equivalent if I were to do a
Scania continues to expand its offer regarding battery-electric diesel comparison,” says Allard. “It’s the kind of electric machine
vehicle (BEV) trucks by introducing more electric machines, axle that fits in an endless number of operations by being light and
configurations and cab alternatives, plus a number of power flexible, yet also powerful. It has one single permanent magnet,
take-off solutions. Scania’s range is now far beyond the initial two gears and is really ‘torquey’ for its size. It offers driveability and
levels where only the most common trucks could be specified. the smoothness that drivers have come to expect from electric
Today Scania’s offer covers a broad palette of applications and powertrains.”
operations; customers with different needs can expect to find The market for electric vehicles is maturing faster in some areas
their own tailormade solutions. “We are steadily adding more than others. Most of this is related to the availability of a charging
and more customer value and specification choices with our infrastructure (and access to power supply). Finding the right
continuous introductions,” says Fredrik Allard, Senior Vice President, charging solution does not have to be complicated though:
and Head of E-mobility at Scania. “And the customers reward us Scania can guide the customer through the whole process and
with increased interest since it is now obvious how well these trucks help set up the right charging solution.
serve and behave in actual operations and how truly appreciated “It’s a common misconception that charging is more complicated
they are among drivers. We constantly hear stories about drivers than it actually is,” says Allard. “Many customers will do fine with
that were sceptical at first, but then fell in love with their electric a standard depot charging solution that we can guide them in
trucks.” The components and solutions that Scania is introducing designing and building.”
in this particular round should make haulers and transporters within Another area that initially has offered certain challenges when
distribution or construction-related operations sit up and pay extra going electric is the power take-out (PTO). Efficient and robust PTOs
attention. Offering a tandem bogie axle for BEVs means that are essential for so many applications and that is why Scania is
tippers, hook lifts, concrete mixers and a number of other rigid- now adding a number of different PTO solutions.
based applications can be specified without having to sacrifice
traction or load-carrying capacity. This goes hand-in-hand with Green and efficient batteries
Scania also introducing a number of different power take off- Scania’s battery-electric trucks come with impressive numbers on
solutions for powering hydraulics or other bodybuilder equipment. the battery side, too. The batteries will last for 1.3 million kilometres,
In addition, the two versions – 210 kW and 240 kW – of the the lifetime of the truck. And their carbon footprint is approximately
electric machine EM C1-2 that are now being introduced have one-third of a comparative industry reference, due to the fact that
a perfect fit with certain construction-oriented operations, since they are produced with fossil-free electricity in northern Sweden.
the power levels are right on spot (285 hp or 326 hp) with the Scania has chosen lithium-ion batteries in prismatic shapes that
typical specification for trucks used by municipalities. The EM C1-2 are assembled in Södertälje into battery packs of 416 or 624
is physically shorter than its more powerful siblings, which opens kWh, with state-of-charge windows of approximately 83% usable
up space for batteries and/or equipment such as supporting legs. energy.
It is the perfect all-rounder for many lighter operations, combining “The transition towards electrification is imminent,” says Allard. “The
low weight with high power output, lots of torque and smooth reasons not to transform are rapidly being ironed out while more
power delivery with two gears. It is ideal for operations in urban reasons for switching to electric trucks appear before our eyes
environments within distribution but it is equally suited for many every day. Add to that the demands from legislators, transport
other applications such as the diverse kinds of vehicles that buyers and the fact that BEVs are loved by the drivers and it
municipalities use for maintenance. At a typical distribution becomes obvious why electric trucks is about to dominate our
truck, the designation would be Scania 24 P (if it is the 240 kW industry.”

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