Chinese BYD and Budweiser Strike Deal to Purchase 30 Electric Trucks

To Expand Its Fleet, Contributing Sustainably, Budweiser Closes Deal With Chinese BYD for the Purchase of 30 Electric Trucks

Budweiser will purchase about 30 electric trucks of the BYD Q3 model to be used in major Chinese cities where its breweries are located, for logistics operations. To this end, Budweiser and the Chinese BYD signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The goal is to transport beverages with zero gas emissions, using electric technology for transportation. In addition, BYD and Budweiser aim to set a strong example for other multinational companies to create initiatives and partnerships focused on the environment and sustainable development.

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The companies also plan to propose a “greener” truck system, accelerating the process of creating industries with lower carbon emissions.

BYD Comments on the New Partnership

According to Adalberto Maluf, Director of Marketing, Sustainability, and New Business at BYD Brazil, the company is known globally for offering projects that emit zero pollutants with renewable energies, powering stationary batteries, not only for trucks but for other electric vehicles as well. He stated that the company aims to help businesses and governments reduce pollution.

Advantages of Electric Trucks

The arrival of these models in the market has brought various positive changes, in addition to the low environmental impact. One example of these advantages is the high efficiency of electric truck motors in converting electric energy into movement, allowing for longer distances traveled with lower energy consumption along the route.

This advantage greatly benefits those freight drivers and fleet managers who take long trips with few stops. With proper maintenance, it is possible to maintain efficiency for a large part of the truck’s useful life.

Climate Change: Electric Trucks ‘Can Compete With Diesel’

The notion that battery-powered heavy trucks cannot compete with diesel is being challenged by new research. A new study claims that if fast charging networks are built for trucks, they could surpass diesel in terms of cost.
With fast charging, the larger the vehicle, the greater the advantage of electric, the researchers say.

In the UK and worldwide, there is a strong shift among consumers towards electric cars. March figures in the UK show that battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales reached 14% of the market. When it comes to pure electric vehicles, Western Europe is the global hotspot, with over 700,000 battery-powered cars sold in 2020.

About the Companies

The AB Inbev business, owner of the Budweiser, Stella Artois brands, and Ambev in Brazil, spans about 50 countries as a leading global brewery, and the Chinese area is where the company enjoys considerable popularity.

Budweiser China began using electric vehicles from the Chinese manufacturer in its operations 3 years ago to transport goods in Foshan, where its factory is located. In 2019, the Chinese manufacturer delivered 21 electric trucks to AB Inbev, aiming to assemble the largest fleet of these electrics in North America.

The Chinese manufacturer, BYD, is a global leader in electric vehicles and started developing trucks in 2012, becoming the first manufacturer to invest in R&D for these vehicles on a global scale. By then, it had already delivered over 13,000 trucks in various countries such as the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Australia.