-- Volvo Trucks Malaysia today launched its range of all-electric heavy-duty prime movers in Malaysia, consisting of the FH, FM and FMX series.
The Malaysian launch also marks the Southeast Asian market debut for the electric traction machines, making Malaysia the first country in the region to receive the FH Electric, FM Electric and FMX Electric models. The integrated logistics service provider Swift Haulage Berhad is the first user of the electric drive units of this newly introduced series.
Volvo electric prime movers are powered by an electric powertrain consisting of two or three motors that produce up to 490 kW (666 hp) and 2,400 Nm of torque, depending on the application. Battery capacity ranges from 180 to 540 kWh (two to six). battery packs.
The transmission is via a 12-speed I-Shift transmission – as in Volvo trucks with internal combustion engines – on all three model ranges. Power take-off (PTO) applications for the FH Electric, FM Electric and FMX Electric models can be mechanical, electro-mechanical or electric.
Charge times to full charge are 10 hours with 43kW AC charging via a Type 2 connector or 1 hour and 55 minutes with 250kW DC charging via a CCS2 connector, giving a range of up to 300 km at 44 tons of gross vehicle weight (GCW) offers ); These numbers apply to all three FH Electric, FM Electric and FMX Electric models.
Volvo Trucks cites independent tests showing that under similar driving conditions, an FH electric drive can potentially use 50% less energy compared to an equivalent diesel-powered FH drive motor.
Available configurations are 4×2, 6×2 and 6×4 axle arrangements; All three series have air-sprung axles. The FH Electric, FM Electric and FMX Electric models have an aerodynamic cabin design for reduced wind resistance and therefore optimized battery range. The range is visually identified by Volvo Trucks’ distinctive V-shaped LED lights.
Inside, Volvo’s range of electric prime movers features Dynamic Steering for extra assistance when steering the truck, and the driver’s instruments feature a 12-inch high-definition display with chrome ring surrounds and halo lights for better visibility and therefore greater safety , according to Volvo Trucks .
This is complemented by a nine-inch side display that serves as the focal point of the vehicle’s information system, which can be controlled by the driver via a combination of touch controls and buttons on the steering wheel, providing the driver with a safe and convenient way of interacting with the vehicle’s systems , added Volvo Trucks.
The safety functions of the electric drive units include side collision avoidance support, a type of blind spot monitoring for trucks; Areas are monitored by radar to prevent collisions with other vehicles in the truck driver’s blind spot when changing lanes.
In terms of pricing, Volvo Trucks Malaysia will not provide an exact starting figure as the nature of the truck fleet orders and customization packages make it difficult to do the pricing, but can show that a very broad estimate for the Volvo FM Electric with six The value of the battery pack will amount to around 2 million RM.
