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Nissan Testing Heavy-Duty EV Trucks for Vehicle Deliveries
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Nissan said today that it is now using two battery electric vehicle (BEV) heavy-duty, Class 8 trucks to deliver new vehicles from the Port of Los Angeles to dealerships in the Los Angeles region. Two manufacturers of electric heavy-duty trucks, Nikola and Kenworth, will provide trucks to pull traditional car haulers. The program is being conducted in collaboration with logistics partner Avant-Garde Auto Logistics based in Smyrna, Tennessee. Nissan collaborated with current logistics partner Wallenius Wilhelmsen to install a charging equipment to support the trucks operating from the Port of Los Angeles. (autoinformed.com on: Nissan and Wallbox to Offer Home EV Charging)
“Exploring the use of BEV trucks for new vehicle delivery is an important milestone in our journey toward carbon neutrality throughout our business,” said Chris Styles, vice president, Supply Chain Management, Nissan North America. “By being an early adopter of this technology, we’re showcasing our innovative spirit and positioning ourselves to meet our long-term goals for zero-tailpipe-emission transportation.”
The proof-of-concept project will help Nissan and its logistics partners understand more about the use of all-electric trucks for vehicle delivery. Following the initial trial with four BEV car hauler trucks, Nissan plans to deploy additional trucks in the Los Angeles area. Building on lessons learned from these projects, Nissan could eventually begin using BEV trucks for a variety of logistics uses.
The first dealership deliveries with the BEV trucks, to Downey Nissan in California, included Nissan’s all-new, all-electric crossover, the 2023 Ariya. The crossover has eight different variants. Ariya FWD trims are on sale now, with deliveries of e-4ORCE all-wheel-drive trims to follow this spring.