Penske Truck Leasing Adds to Electric Truck Fleet with Acquisition of Freightliner MT50e Units
has increased the size of its electric truck fleet with the addition of a pair of from . Penske has delivered these trucks to customers in the healthcare field.
“We are very pleased to add the FCCC MT50e to our growing portfolio of all-electric vehicles,” said Paul Rosa, senior vice president of procurement and fleet planning for . “It has proven to be a quality medium-duty addition to our customer’s operations in California.”
Powered by an exclusive battery system from Proterra, the MT50e features a GVWR of up to 23,000 lbs., a range of approximately 170 miles or more on a single charge, and a streamlined, integrated design with no reduction in cargo capacity.
Additional features and highlights of the MT50e include:
● Engine power of up to 226 kWh=303 HP
● Full battery charge in 3 hours
● 8-year standard warranty
● Hill-start assist
● Single-piece steel straight frame rails and rugged dogbone cross members to minimize body stress while maximizing heavy-duty load capacity
● 50-degree wheel cut for tighter turn radius and unmatched maneuverability
● Traction and stability control
● Premium 4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes
● Nationwide access to the Detroit eFill charging network
The MT50e also optimizes driver safety and ease of operation through its standard OptiView fully integrated all-digital gauge display and DriveTech driver controls. DriveTech puts every command in one easy-to-reach location, while OptiView provides real-time efficiency feedback and state-of-the-art tools like 360-degree cameras and clear navigation.
By “Move Ahead” Staff