16-tonne Full-electric Truck with Hook Lift for Solid Waste Collection
Overview
The 16-tonne Pure Electric Truck is equipped with a high-efficiency Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) and high-capacity battery pack for long range driving. The integrated motor controller and modular battery pack can be adjusted for different driving ranges and road gradients commonly seen in Hong Kong and mainland China.
Commercialisation opportunities
Exclusive licensing
Problem addressed
The exhaust emission of diesel trucks has been affecting the air quality of Hong Kong. This first 16-tonne Pure Electric Truck in Hong Kong provides a zero-emission transportation solution for the recycling industry.
Innovation
- Integrated Vehicle System Controller (VSC) with enhanced safety control algorithm for hill-start situation
- Rugged modular battery pack design to address the harsh operation conditions of electric truck
Key impact
- Long driving range up to 200km on a single charge
- Only takes one hour to fully charge the modular battery (using a 180kW off-board charger)
- Localised PMSM and Automatic Transmission gearbox designs for high road gradient of up to 20%
- Universal chassis system design for applications on various kinds of bus body and in different fields
Application
- Solid waste collection trucks
- Logistics trucks
- Sweepers
Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS)
Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS) (formerly Automotive Platforms and Application Systems R&D Centre) was established in 2006 and is fully integrated as a business division under HKPC on 1 April 2025. APAS continues to undertake market-led R&D programmes spanning green transportation, smart mobility, intelligent systems and emerging applications, as well as commercialises R&D results in collaboration with industry, universities and technology institutes to enhance the competitiveness of Hong Kong's automotive and other transportation sectors in new energy and smart driving.
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