Mack Trucks has announced it is now taking orders for the Mack MD Electric truck, its first medium-duty battery-electric truck (BET).
Mack said that it designed the MD Electric as a complement to its diesel-powered Mack MD model, but thanks to the zero-tailpipe emissions of the MD Electric, it supports the company’s long-term sustainability goals.
"Mack is excited that customers can now order the Mack MD Electric," stated Jonathan Randall, the President of Mack Trucks North America. "Mack is committed to moving toward a more sustainable, decarbonized future, and the MD Electric is just another step in our journey. Since we introduced the MD Electric in March, we’ve received overwhelming customer response and interest, so we’re happy that customers can now place their orders."
The MD Electric offers a three-phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous motor. All onboard accessories are powered by a swathe of nickel manganese cobalt oxide lithium-ion batteries in a 150 kWh or 240 kWH configuration.
For convenience, the MD Electric can be charged through AC or DC charging units.
The regenerative braking system helps recapture energy from the multiple stops the vehicle makes each day.
Developed specifically for medium-duty applications, the MD Electric is available in 4x2 configurations featuring a sharp wheel cut for enhanced maneuverability in tight urban settings.
The MD Electric shares the same MD Series cab design as its diesel counterpart—a short bumper-to-back-of-cab measurement of 103 inches. The look and styling are shared with the Mack Anthem Class 8 highway model as a basis for its grille and hood design.
According to Mack, the MD Electric will meet the needs of trucking applications requiring dry van/refrigerated, stake/flatbed, and dump vocations.
For more information, visit www.macktrucks.com.