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FUSO ECANTERS LAUNCHED IN TWO MILESTONE CHRISTCHURCH INITIATIVES

Fuso has provided new eCanter trucks for historic Christchurch initiatives

Nine New Zealand companies involved in civil maintenance, traffic management and urban delivery recently introduced unique purpose-built Fuso eCanter trucks as part of two emission-reduction projects from Christchurch City Council and co funded by the Energy Efficient Conservation Authority (EECA).

The industry-leading Fuso eCanter 100 per cent electric trucks have been fitted with a variety of application-specific body types.

These include chiller bodies for fresh food distribution, curtainsiders for express freight delivery, and a range of flat deck and utility configurations for civil infrastructure, maintenance work and traffic management.

Fuso New Zealand General Manager Kevin Smith says the broad scope of body types as a positive demonstration of the versatility and adaptability of the all-electric 6T and 7.5T Fuso eCanter range.

“It has been Fuso New Zealand’s pleasure to work closely from day one with Christchurch City Council to formulate these two projects, and to collaborate with participating businesses and bodybuilders, as well as EROAD and Mercury NZ,” Smith says.

“The broad range of applications to which these Fuso eCanter trucks have been put to work, and the outstanding body builds on display, demonstrate their adaptability and suitability for emission-free operation across a range of industries. 

“We are also extremely proud that Fuso eCanter is the number one choice in its class for operators in New Zealand. It has far outsold its nearest competitor since launching in 2021.”


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Fuso eCanter’s industry-leading versatility is supported by its practical payload capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes and a range of advanced safety features for the greater protection of drivers, other road users and pedestrians. Operators are also strongly supported by a 6-year / 180,000km warranty.

Both projects have been developed in collaboration between Christchurch City Council (CCC) and Fuso New Zealand and are co-funded by EECA with support from commercial vehicle lease specialists TR Group, telematics experts EROAD and renewable electricity generator and EV charging specialists Mercury NZ.

Christchurch City Council Resource Efficiency Manager Kevin Crutchley says the projects would provide invaluable learnings not only for the Council and participating business, but for other local councils and the wider transport and civil contracting industries, as well as others.

“We’re gathering practical learnings from the projects, so that truck operators can see how to best use battery electric truck technology for their operations,” Crutchley says.

“It’s important to note that all equipment and plant use from these battery electric vehicles will have zero exhaust emissions.

“The projects aim to show what’s possible with the electrification of commercial trucks. With transport making up the majority of our district’s emissions, it’s critical that we find a path towards zero exhaust emission trucks.”

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