Innovative DAF CF Electric wins Green Truck Award
The DAF CF Electric has been awarded Green Truck Logistics Solution 2019. On the eve of the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich, Germany, the leading trade magazines VerkehrsRundschau and TRUCKER also honoured container hinterland logistics network Contargo for taking the first DAFs CF Electric into operation in Germany.
These fully electric field test vehicles collect and deliver containers at the inland Port of Duisburg in Germany. The ‘Green Truck Logistics Solution Award’ is a prestigious accolade for the deployment of promising upcoming technologies for innovative, sustainable logistics around Europe.
The two fully electric DAF trucks for Rhenus’ subsidiary Contargo are part of an extensive field test of multiple trucks in Europe and the first CFs Electric that are put into operation in Germany. The DAF CF Electric is a 100% electric 4×2 tractor unit developed for operations of up to 37 tonnes in urban areas, where single-axle or dual-axle trailers are the norm.
The vehicle is based on the DAF CF, with a fully electric drive using VDL’s E-Power Technology. The core of its intelligent powertrain is a 210-kW electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack with a current total capacity of 170 kWh.
The CF Electric has a range of up to 100 kilometres, depending on the weight of its cargo, making it suitable for zero emissions high-volume transport in urban areas. The batteries have a 30-minute quick-charge feature while a full charge takes just one-and-a-half hours.
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