MAN launched new eTGM electric truck at Transpotec in Milan
Now, the 16-tonne eTGM rounds off MAN's electric truck portfolio to 12 to 50 tonnes. Indeed, the eTGM closes the gap between the lightweight MAN eTGL and the heavy-duty eTGX and eTGS series.
MAN chose Italy to launch on a global scale its brand-new electric truck. The 16-ton eTGM has been introduced a few days ago during Transpotec Logitec. Now, the 16-tonne eTGM rounds off MAN’s electric truck portfolio to 12 to 50 tonnes. Indeed, the eTGM closes the gap between the lightweight MAN eTGL and the heavy-duty eTGX and eTGS series.
“With the MAN eTGM, we are putting the ideal electric solution for inner-city and regional distribution transport on the road right now. It is the logical conclusion to our eTruck portfolio and makes MAN a true full-range supplier of battery-electric commercial vehicles,” commented Friedrich Baumann, Member of the Executive Board for Sales & Customer Solutions at MAN Truck & Bus, during the press conference held at Transpotec in Milan.
MAN eTGM: some technical insights
Technically speaking, also the eTGM is also based on a standardised, modular BEV modular system. The central drive unit, battery systems, high-voltage architecture and thermal management originate from the eTGX and eTGS development and have been adapted for the mid-range segment. The MAN eCD210 electric drive delivers 210 kW (285 hp) and a maximum torque of 800 Nm in combination with MAN TipMatic 2. The high recuperation performance ensures very good energy efficiency, especially in stop-and-go operation.
A modular battery system comprising two to four battery packs, offering a total usable battery capacity of up to 320 kWh, allows for a design tailored precisely to the specific application. In addition, body-friendly interfaces, optimized wheelbases and the availability of a mechanical power take-off shaft (mPTO) – a real unique selling point in the competitive environment – enable the use of common series designs without complex adjustments. Typical fields of application for the MAN eTGM include food and supermarket logistics, municipal applications, construction and waste disposal transport, and regional distribution transport.
