Delivering an electrified future

It should come as no surprise that there was a focus on alternative fuel vehicles at the Commercial Vehicle Show in the UK. European legislation on vehicle emissions, London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone and the likelihood of similar zones being implemented in many major cities are forcing companies to look at solutions in their fleets. MAN Truck and Bus had its CitE concept truck at the show, which a spokesperson told us will go into production in 2022, although you can expect a few design changes. It’s a 100% electric urban truck with a 290kW and 2,100Nm combined output from its motor and 110kWh lithium-ion batteries. The company is claiming a range of 100km for the truck which has a payload capacity of 6,300kg. There is more tech too in the form of a fully digital instrument cluster including telematics information and cameras and screens in place of wing mirrors, much like those also developed by Mercedes-Benz. There weren’t many of the big truck companies in attendance at the show...

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