Autocar recently introduced an emission-free, all-electric version of its ACTT terminal tractor, dubbed the E-ACTT, which will be available in late 2021.
According to Autocar, the E-ACTT terminal tractor meets regulatory mandates for the vocational truck industry to reduce fuel consumption by 24% by model year 2027 and, in California, to transition diesel trucks to zero-emission trucks.
“The E-ACTT is the same reliable, heavy-duty Autocar ACTT but is all-electric,” said Mark Aubry, general manager of Autocar’s terminal tractor division. “Autocar Truck has been a key innovator in the EV truck market dating back to 1923, when we designed our first two EV trucks, Autocar Truck E1 and E2.”
The Autocar E-ACTT electric powertrain with telemetry/diagnostic systems were designed specifically for severe-duty application by Vorza. Vorza’s electric fleet vehicle development team worked directly with Autocar Truck to create a 24/7 powertrain capable of handling the rigorous demands of semi-trailer yard spotting and container handling.
Autocar’s temperature-controlled lithium-ion battery technology and onboard charging system in the E-ACTT terminal tractor are designed to meet demanding duty cycles with minimal operational disruptions, similar operationally to their current diesel counterparts, the company said.
“The E-ACTT is the only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) terminal tractor, with an OEM developed electric vehicle system, all Autocar,” said Andrew Taitz, chairman of Autocar Truck.
With advanced monitoring systems and innovative telematics in every unit, the E-ACTT terminal tractor provides cost savings for both predictive and preventive maintenance, Autocar maintained. Autocar’s telematics allows each tractor to predict when maintenance is needed, enabling the fleet owner to reduce downtime and generate savings.
Designed specifically for spotting trailers and containers at distribution centers, warehouse/trucking yards, industrial operations, intermodal/rail terminals, and port terminals, Autocar’s E-ACTT terminal tractor’s features include:
- Custom-built for the customer’s vocational and site-specific needs
- Integration of high quality, off-the-shelf components
- The tallest, widest, deepest cab and door combination in the industry
- Premium cab noise and temperature insulation and matting
- A robust hydraulics system with fast up/down speeds
- Easy ingress/egress
- Tractor-trailer auto-lock system
- Exclusive four-point premium cab air suspension
- Autocar Solutions, factory-direct service
- Choice of warranty service either in-house or by a third-party
“From our customer sight testing experiences, we expect the Autocar E-ACTT to have lower overall maintenance costs than its diesel counterpart,” said Eric Schwartz, president of Autocar’s terminal tractor business in Hagerstown, Ind. “Our EV technology eliminates the need for a lot of necessary preventive maintenance, such as oil changes, transmission service, fan belts, air filters, and other traditional fuel-based engine services. Plus, it eliminates the need and cost to completely replace the diesel engine at approximately 25,000 working hours. Fewer moving parts in a robust EV design means increased savings for owners and longer terminal tractor service lifecycles.”
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