The all-electric beer truck used by the Dutch brewery Heineken for emission-free deliveries to cafés in Amsterdam’s city centre.
The truck is 5.3 metres long and two metres wide, which makes it suitable for urban use. Empty, the vehicle weighs four tonnes. The beer tank, manufactured by Duotank, can hold up to 3,000 litres, and the battery has a capacity of 82.8 kWh.
The eCanter is charged exclusively with green electricity – for this Heineken has entered into a cooperation with Fastned. The battery is supposed to be charged in about one hour at a DC station. Abrex, TVE Reclameproducties and Veldhuizen are also involved in the cooperation.
The new Rosa comes with the BusConnect® telematics function, which notifies and manages the vehicle’s operational status in real time to bus operators. The telematics feature allows bus operators to track and manage vehicle location, routing, and drivers’ safety scores, while enabling remote diagnosis in real time. Through geofencing, BusConnect aids fleet managers in detecting vehicle issues, while also contributing to operational efficiency and the prevention of dangerous driving.
The light-duty bus has been equipped with daytime running lights for increased visibility even during the day. The Rosa is now also offered with automatic lights that can help drivers avoid instances of forgetting to turn on the headlights at dusk. In addition, MFTBC (Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation) has newly equipped the Rosa with a co-driver seatbelt reminder for greater safety.
Finally, two new body colors – ocean blue and honey yellow — are now available for customers.
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