DACHSER to put into operation 12 MAN eTGX low liner electric trucks in Germany
The MAN eTGX ultra-low-liner e-truck has a mounted height of just 950 mm, as well as a short wheelbase of 3.75 m. This makes it perfect for applications where a maximum loading volume of up to 3 meters interior height is crucial.
Dachser has recently put twelve fully electric MAN eTGX trucks into service. We’re talking about ultra-low-liner truck tractors, boasting an additional 20 cmin interior height, as the loading area is just under 100 cm above the road surface. According to the manufacturer, this increases the available cargo space by 8 cubic meters while maintaining the same length and width.
The MAN eTGX ultra-low-liner e-truck has a mounted height of just 950 mm, as well as a short wheelbase of 3.75 m. This makes it perfect for applications where a maximum loading volume of up to 3 meters interior height is crucial. As for the driveline, the battery concept is highly modular, with a choice of four, five, or six battery packs and power levels of 449 and 544 hp.
MAN eTGX low liner electric trucks: statements from the companies
“We’ve been relying entirely on trailers with more interior height in our European groupage network since 2021, as they’re more economical and resource-efficient than standard trailers on long journeys. The fact that we can now tow these trailers fully electrically with the MAN eTGX ultra-low-liner trucks helps us bring about even more sustainable logistics”, said Stefan Hohm, Chief Development Officer at Dachser.
“Now that major logistics companies like Dachser are gradually equipping their fleets with electric trucks, we can see that the transition to zero-emission powertrains in logistics is becoming a reality”, added Frederik Zohm, Executive Board member for Research & Development at MAN Truck & Bus. “Our MAN e-truck features a modular battery concept and is designed to be adaptable to all common transport applications, so our customers don’t have to lower their expectations compared to a conventionally powered truck. That means that as an ultra-low-liner truck tractor for high-volume transports, even with the shortest possible wheelbase, the MAN e-truck still offers the maximum battery capacity for a range of around 500 kilometers”.
