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Electric trucks are one of the innovations in the transportation and logistics industry that will soon be available in the Indonesian market. These vehicles represent a realization of environmentally friendly transport vehicles and an effort to reduce CO2 in the commercial vehicle segment. What are the appearance, specifications, and benefits of using this electric truck for your business? Let's take a look at the explanation below.
E-Canter, an electric truck innovation from Mitsubishi
One of the electric trucks that will be the main focus of this article is the Mitsubishi Fuso e-Canter. This truck was first displayed at the 2022 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS).
At first glance, it looks like a typical commercial truck. However, what sets it apart from other trucks is that it is electric. This truck is equipped with six 13.8 kWh lithium-ion batteries with a high voltage enough to produce 184 PS and a maximum torque of 390 Nm.
This battery capacity is estimated to provide a range of 100 km on a full charge without producing exhaust emissions. Furthermore, this truck can also carry a payload of up to 4 tons.
Government Regulations on Electric Trucks
It's possible that electric trucks will play a more significant role than conventional trucks in commercial activities. This will undoubtedly impact your business operations, especially for logistics businesses.
In Indonesia, government regulations on the development of electric motor vehicles have been issued and signed by the president. However, these regulations are primarily aimed at the electric car industry, while there is no definitive regulation regarding electric trucks.
According to Kompas.com, this is very different in Japan. In Japan, there are already regulations established by the Japanese government requiring businesses to use electric trucks starting in 2040. Therefore, logistics businesses must anticipate future regulations not only for electric trucks but also for technological innovations in other vehicles, such as hydrogen-based or fuel cell vehicles.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Electric Trucks
As a state-of-the-art transport vehicle, electric trucks can be considered a more environmentally friendly vehicle solution. However, this does not mean that this type of vehicle is superior to conventional trucks entirely. Consider the following advantages and disadvantages:
1. Advantages of electric trucks
- Quite effective for saving long-term operational costs
Although the initial investment price for these vehicles is high, when all costs are calculated over the long term, you will realize greater savings. For example, it's possible that electric trucks will receive tax breaks from the government, similar to the current tax rate for electric cars, which is lower than that of fuel-powered cars.
In terms of fuel costs, using an electric vehicle, such as an electric car, can cut fuel costs by up to a quarter. This can serve as a reference when considering using a battery-powered transport vehicle.
- More environmentally friendly
In terms of features, electric trucks don't have complicated control functions and are very comfortable to drive. Furthermore, these transport vehicles are also more environmentally friendly, producing a significantly lower carbon footprint because they don't produce exhaust fumes from burning fuel.
As we know, conventional trucks generally produce thicker and denser exhaust fumes, which can not only harm the health of drivers on public roads but also impact the sustainability of the surrounding environment.
On the other hand, these vehicles' engines are also quieter, so they don't produce noise pollution that can disturb both the driver and other road users.
2. Disadvantages of Electric Trucks
- Limited Number of Charging Stations
In the early stages of adopting electric trucks for commercial purposes in Indonesia, we can already estimate that the number of charging stations is not yet fully distributed. It's possible that charging stations will be more readily available in large cities like Jakarta. However, it's possible that the availability of charging stations will improve and become more widely available in other cities.
- Conventional Truck Drivers Need to Adapt
The experience of driving an electric truck may feel quite different compared to existing conventional trucks. In addition to the additional features, drivers will also need to get used to charging, and there may be different SOPs from their companies.
- Price and Availability of Spare Parts
Although using electric trucks will save operational costs, businesses must also anticipate the possibility of Regarding the price and availability of spare parts during the initial implementation of electric commercial vehicles in Indonesia, you don't need to worry, because as the number of electric commercial vehicles increases, the price and availability of spare parts will also adjust to market demand.
Electric truck innovation is expected to be a solution that benefits both company operations and the environment. Both the government and businesses need to play a role in embracing this innovative transport vehicle technology so that it can be fully utilized for commercial activities.
Source: https://mile.app/id/blog/inovasi-kendaraan-angkut-siap-kedatangan-truk-listrik
