Shanghai introduces fleet of electric trucks

The Port of Shanghai announced on Monday (24 August) the introduction of a fleet of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) trucks which it purchased from US company Efficient Drivetrains Inc (EDI) in collaboration with truck manufacturer Shaanxi Automotive.

The trucks, which are specifically designed for port conditions, are expected to provide significant fuel saving and emissions reduction without affecting power and performance.

Joe Lin, EDI’s director of engineering, said that the company is now “able to electrify port vehicles weighing nearly 45 tons when carrying cargo, therefore reducing the use of conventional fuel vehicles at Shanghai’s port.”