TEVVA TO COME

TEVVA UNVEILS FIRST BRITISH DESIGNED 7.5-TONNE ELECTRIC TRUCK / HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES BRAND’S NEW MPV LINE-UP IN MEA

LAUNCHES

TEVVA RANGE 250KM

Tevva joins electric fleet ranks

TEVVA UNVEILS FIRST BRITISH DESIGNED 7.5-TONNE ELECTRIC TRUCK INTENDED FOR MASS UK PRODUCTION, AND IS SET TO ARRIVE IN THE MIDDLE EAST IN LATE-2022

The new Tevva Truck – the first British designed 7.5-tonne electric truck intended for mass production in the UK is set to go on sale in the Middle East in 2022.

Engineered by a team led by Ken Scott, formerly Engineering Director at both Bentley and Alexander Dennis, and styled by Dale Grewer, former Chief Designer at Jaguar Land Rover, the Tevva Truck will be manufactured in a brand-new facility in the Thames Freeport area, in close proximity to London.

According to the firm, the global electric truck market was valued at $1.15 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow to $14.19 billion by 2027.

In a statement, it added that the Tevva Truck has been “unveiled to address the immediate industry need to electrify.”

Offering a range of up to 160 miles (250 km) in pure battery electric vehicle (BEV) form or up to 310 miles (500 km) with its patented range extender technology, which has now been upgraded to use hydrogen fuel cells; the Tevva Truck, “brings a best in class combination of capability and cost efficiency from a zero emissions medium duty truck, while offering the ruggedness and resilience of traditional trucks.”

The truck is being assembled at a 11,000m2 manufacturing plant, roughly the same size as the inside of an Olympic running track. Tevva said mass production will create an additional 1,000 skilled mechanical, software, engineering, and manufacturing jobs in the next 24 months. The facility is expected to ramp up manufacturing to 3,000 trucks per annum by 2023.

The Tevva Truck addresses established industry, reliability, and maintenance expectations, explained Tevva, adding: “Strong supplier partnerships, fleet operators can benefit from an extremely reliable BEV powertrain paired with an exceptionally robust and proven truck-derived chassis, as well as quick access to low-cost parts. Tevva is offering technologies that have been proven in real-world, in-service environments today.”

Marking the announcement, Asher Bennett, founder and CEO of Tevva remarked that technology is transforming the commercial vehicle sector at pace, making it safer, greener, and entirely more efficient.

“But meaningful change is a gradual process, it must happen one step at a time, even if those changes are needed in fast succession,” Bennett added. “The Tevva Truck provides a natural transition into electrification

SEVEN-YEAR HITCH

The Tevva Truck is Tevva’s third generation vehicle, representing the culmination of seven years of engineering development and the learning gathered from over 200,000 miles (350,000 km) of in-fleet trials.

PREPARING FOR PRODUCTION

Production of the Tevva Truck is due to commence in July 2022 ahead of its regional launch later that year.

for fleet managers, providing total peace of mind and a compelling total cost of ownership proposition, with no compromise on range and reliability and minimised compromise on payload.”

The Tevva Truck can carry up to 16 Euro pallets and over two tonnes payload at 7.5t GVW. The total cost of ownership is comparable to a diesel; parity is achieved at approximately 3,000 km or when 500 litres of diesel is consumed per month.

For fleet managers concerned about range, the truck will offer unique range extension technology with its REX solution available for delivery in 2023. Its compact hydrogen fuel cells recharge the battery on the move, allowing the vehicle to fulfil longer duty cycles and carry heavier loads even further.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power

Top speed Range Capacity Payload

1,800Nm 80km/hr

Up to 500km 16 Euro pallets 2t

STARIA OF THE MPV SHOW

HMC OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES STARIA, THE BRAND’S NEW MPV LINE-UP IN THE MEA AFRICA MARKETS VIA A DIGITAL PREMIERE

Last month saw Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) launch its new MPV line-up. Dubbed STARIA, a name which combines ‘star’ and ‘ria’, the future-fixated vehicles features a streamlined design combined with a strikingly futuristic and mysterious exterior, “resembling a spaceship”. The front is highlighted by a long, horizontal daytime running light and headlamps positioned underneath.

STARIA is equipped with various driver-centric features and futuristic design elements that deliver new experiences for drivers and passengers that make time in transit more productive and worthwhile.

Bang Sun Jeong, Head of Hyundai Motor Company Middle East & Africa HQs, said: “It is characterised by a futuristic exterior design that really makes it look unlike anything else on the road and will provide a completely new experience for customers.”

STARIA Premium includes upgraded features and variant-exclusive finishes for a more luxurious look and feel. These include a tinted brass chrome treatment, applied to the Hyundai emblem, grille, headlamp bezels, front and rear bumpers, wheels, side mirrors and door handles to emphasise the vehicle’s premium and modern look.

The design theme carries over to the rear, featuring a wide window framed by elongated vertical tail lamps. The rear bumper is lowered so passengers can quickly load and unload cargo.

The 7-seat Premium model is equipped with Premium Relaxation Seats in the second row that recline electronically and have sliding capabilities for easy reach or maximising cargo space. The 9-seat Premium model’s individual seats in the second row can swivel 180 degrees to face passengers in the third row. The flexible seating configuration makes STARIA Premium ideal for corporate vehicles or mobile offices as passengers can turn their seats around and conduct face-to-face meetings. A 64-colour ambient mood lamp provides a lush interior atmosphere. The harmonious direct and indirect lighting can selectively illuminate the cockpit, console, doors and cargo areas. The Bose sound system further enhances the premium feel.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Smartstream G6DIII 3.5-l MPI (petrol) Power 272 PS

Torque 33.8 kgf-m Wheelbase 3,273mm

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