Rizon, Daimler Truck’s latest model of all-electric Courses 4-5 automobiles, might be launched in Canada throughout Truck World in Mississauga, Ont., April 18-20 and might be out there to Canadian prospects with pre-orders set to start in June.
Rizon vehicles first debuted within the U.S. in 2023 and are actually working on American roads.
“Canada may be very superior concerning inexperienced power and infrastructure, and is a pure subsequent step for Rizon’s second market,” Andreas Deuschle, the worldwide head of Rizon Truck mentioned in a information launch. “So, we’re very joyful to carry our zero-emission resolution to Canadian prospects.”
Rizon will provide 4 model variants for Canadian prospects, the e16L, e16M, e18L, and the e18M, with a flexible mixture of configurations and choices, starting from 15,995 to 18,850 kilos in gross car weight (GVW). The automobiles can run as much as 257 km (for L dimension variant with three battery packs) and as much as 177 km (for M dimension variant with two battery packs) on a single cost.
They’re suited to a wide range of functions reminiscent of dry van, flatbed, panorama dump, and reefer, and have an electrical energy take-off (ePTO), which is controllable from the cab and permits for specialised gear reminiscent of reefer belt drives and hydraulic pumps.
The vehicles incorporate superior passive and energetic security techniques together with Daimler Truck’s energetic brake help and energetic facet guard help. They are often charged by Stage 2 AC Charging (J1772) and DC Quick Charging CCS1 compliant.
Chilly climate efficiency
Based on the information launch, the vehicles function an electrical pre-conditioning operate that brings the batteries to the best temperature earlier than operation utilizing energy from the grid, enabling them to function with improved efficiency in chilly climate.
They’re geared up with heated options for driver consolation, together with a heated seat, steering wheel, and windshield.
These automobiles will qualify for the Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Responsibility-Zero-Automobiles (iMHZEV) program. A Rizon truck will qualify for roughly $75,000 on the level of sale underneath this program. Extra provincial incentives can be found in B.C. and Quebec for roughly $75,000.
Beginning within the fourth quarter this yr, the automobiles might be distributed in Canada by Velocity Electrical Car Canada.
