Volta Trucks, the start-up electric vehicle manufacturer, has revealed the new Volta Zero –its first vehicle and the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle designed specifically for inner-city parcel and freight distribution. From launch, the Volta Zero will be a significant contributor to the future vision of zero-emission cities all over the world.
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Volta Zero was designed for electric from the outset that faciliates a step-change in vehicle and pedestrian safety. By removing internal combustion engine, the operator/driver of Volta Zero can sit in a central driving position with lower seat height that a conventional truck.
More specifically, the single electric motor, transmission, and axle are contained in a lightweight and compact e-Axle unit that’s lighter and more efficient.
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It’s also more compact, providing packaging benefits by freeing up space between the chassis rails. That’s where Volta Trucks fits the Lithium Iron Phosphate battery pack, which will be available with a capacity of 160 – 200 kWh.//voltatrucks
