Penske Truck Leasing Provides to Electrical Truck Fleet with Acquisition of Freightliner MT50e Models
Penske Truck Leasing has elevated the dimensions of its electrical truck fleet with the addition of a pair of MT50e all-electric walk-in vans from Freightliner Customized Chassis Corp. Penske has delivered these vehicles to clients within the healthcare subject.
“We’re more than happy so as to add the FCCC MT50e to our rising portfolio of all-electric autos,” stated Paul Rosa, senior vp of procurement and fleet planning for Penske Truck Leasing. “It has confirmed to be a high quality medium-duty addition to our buyer’s operations in California.”
Powered by an unique battery system from Proterra, the MT50e contains a GVWR of as much as 23,000 lbs., a spread of roughly 170 miles or extra on a single cost, and a streamlined, built-in design with no discount in cargo capability.
Extra options and highlights of the MT50e embody:
● Engine energy of as much as 226 kWh=303 HP
● Full battery cost in 3 hours
● 8-year customary guarantee
● Hill-start help
● Single-piece metal straight body rails and rugged dogbone cross members to reduce physique stress whereas maximizing heavy-duty load capability
● 50-degree wheel reduce for tighter flip radius and unmatched maneuverability
● Traction and stability management
● Premium 4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes
● Nationwide entry to the Detroit eFill charging community
The MT50e additionally optimizes driver security and ease of operation by way of its customary OptiView totally built-in all-digital gauge show and DriveTech driver controls. DriveTech places each command in a single easy-to-reach location, whereas OptiView offers real-time effectivity suggestions and state-of-the-art instruments like 360-degree cameras and clear navigation.
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