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More and more companies are adopting new transport vehicles and the use of electric trucks is becoming a reality on the national scene here in Brazil.
The big news is that operator Luft Logistics has started operating its first electric truck. Measures adopted in the program ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) of the company, which includes the Luft Healthcare fleet – dedicated to the wellness sector – in collaboration with the French pharmaceutical and dermocosmetic laboratory Expanscience.
Get to know what the electric truck used by the company will look like
The first electric truck in the Luft Healthcare fleet is a JAC iEV1200T model driven by driver Edna Leite for urban operations in São Paulo and metropolitan region.
The electric truck is equipped with a 177 horsepower engine and 122,4 kg/min of torque, and the battery has a maximum capacity of 97 kWh and can travel 200 kilometers on a single charge. The zero emission truck turns freely and can carry 4 tons of liquid cargo. According to the manufacturer, its electricity consumption is approximately R$ 25,00 per 100 km (48 kWh per 100 km).
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Without transmission, radiator, air filter, oil filter, fuel filter, exhaust system, belts, fuel injectors or fuel injection pump, etc., the maintenance cost of Luft electric trucks is 6 times less than than regular trucks. trucks with combustion engines internal equivalents.
While diesel trucks emit 30 tons of CO2 per year, the JAC iEV1200T electric truck does not emit greenhouse gases because it does not consume any kind of fossil fuel. Its charging base is installed at the headquarters of Luft Healthcare, in Itapevi (SP).
How does the electric truck work?
An electric truck is a vehicle powered by electrical energy stored in batteries. They are responsible for traction – not the explosion of a conventional diesel engine. It is worth mentioning that other features require their own batteries, such as the headlights. Conventional vehicles use batteries to power the starter motor. However, its durability usually boils down to a few years. Electric truck batteries, on the other hand, need to stand out for their durability and high capacity.
A tech required to achieve these goals makes electric trucks more expensive. They cost about three times as much as similar diesel-powered models. But the operating costs of these vehicles yielded considerable savings: these costs were reduced by around 65%.
Thus, it is possible to recover the investment in an average period of seven years. In addition, the truck produces less noise because it is powered by electricity. Even vibrations are reduced – all contributing to driver comfort.
Europe is at the forefront of electric trucks. The continent has already proven how beneficial they are for not emitting pollutants and promoting a financial advantage. In Brazil, on the other hand, this market still has a lot to develop.
