SANY Heavy Truck, the Intelligent and Connected Trucks Business Division of the SANY Group, has launched a new electrified freight corridor in China.
Spanning more than 900 kilometers (559 miles), the corridor will connect Tianjin, Beijing, Hebei Province and Inner Mongolia. SANY has said that the project will aim to provide a new model for China’s green and low-carbon transformation, and represents a key new entrant in the country’s electrified logistics landscape. Looking ahead, the corridor will present the benefits of eco-friendly logistics to China, facilitating a greener, more sustainable, future.
Initially, one hundred SANY Flat Top 350 rechargeable heavy trucks will be deployed along the corridor, servicing its route that connects key logistical hubs in Tianjin, Zhuozhou, and Zhangjiakou. The corridor is likewise supported by twelve replenishment stations and five direct service hubs, each stocked with over 150,000 yuan ($20,689 / €19,102 / £16,089) worth of spare parts, ensuring uninterrupted operations. The terminals at either end each maintain a reserve of 350,000 yuan ($48,276 / €44,589 / £37,541) in spare parts. Together, these investments will contribute to a cost-effective, sustainable heavy truck network that will, itself, support a circular economy in the manganese mining industry.
The corridor will ultimately play a key role in the China region’s transition towards a more sustainable, low-carbon future. During operational trials, the fleet operating on the corridor achieved a 100% utilization rate over the past seven days, while showcasing a electricity consumption of 1.14 kWh/km. SANY highlighted that these figures prove both the efficiency and eco-friendliness of its new transportation solution.
