‘Smart’ Delivery and Distribution Truck Goes Electric
19th November 2019
The smartest distribution truck in the world goes electric – that’s the claim of CX-Liftboxx Spezialfahrzeuge GmbH, from Kleve (Germany), which has introduced its new electrically driven chassis with detachable load boxes.
The Liftboxx is sold worldwide to companies that have flexible regional logistics as their core business, e.g. removal companies, recyclers, distribution companies, hospitals and fire brigades. The Liftboxx consists of a U-shaped front-wheel drive chassis with cabin, with which various types of loading boxes can be picked up and dropped off. Thanks to the built-in hydraulic lifting system, the loading floor can be lowered to street level, for effortless loading and unloading.
From today, Liftboxx is selling the Liftboxx Electric, based on Opel Movano, Fiat Ducato or Renault Master. The traditional diesel engine is replaced by a 345 Volt synchronous engine with 110 kW power and 250 Nm torque, 150 kW water-cooled inverter, traction battery placed under the cab or in the frame (choice of three capacities: 43, 62, or 76 kWh) and a built-in 22 kW charger. Charging is possible both at a fast charging station and at a home charging station. The motor and inverter have a 1 million kilometre warranty, the traction battery is 80% guaranteed for up to 1500 charging cycles or 150,000 km.