Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the nation’s largest manufacturer of Class 6-8 commercial vehicles, has entered into a long-term agreement with Hexagon Purus, a manufacturer of zero-emission mobility and infrastructure solutions, to provide complete vehicle integration of the battery electric Freightliner eM2.
This integration, provided by Hexagon Purus, will incorporate Hexagon Purus’ proprietary zero-emission technology, including battery systems, auxiliary modules, power modules, and vehicle-level software. It will also include power-take-off (PTO) options to supply power to the vocational body and the equipment.
Earlier this year, DTNA unveiled the vocational Freightliner eM2 prototype truck as part of an innovation project with Alamo and Altec, selected truck equipment manufacturers, to further expand zero-emission solutions for vocational customers. This partnership underscores the commitment by DTNA and Hexagon Purus to deliver products to the market that complement DTNA’s eCascadia and eM2 battery electric portfolio, which are already in production.
“We are excited about our collaboration with Hexagon Purus and the potential it holds for the future of electric vocational trucks,” said Aaron Scates, VP of development at DTNA. “With our shared history, combined experience, and the remarkable battery technology offered by Hexagon Purus, we look forward to yielding effective and flexible solutions for our vocational customers.”
DTNA’s decision to partner with Hexagon Purus is based on its long-standing relationship and shared expertise. Before the start of the current collaboration, DTNA worked with Hexagon’s Agility division on the development of Freightliner natural gas fuel tank integration and together with Hexagon Purus, Hexagon’s zero-emission division on DTNA’s first generation of electric vehicles.
Additionally, Hexagon Purus’ high-voltage battery technology is known for its efficient kWh per meter of frame length, which aligns with the packaging needs of medium-duty vocational applications.
Filed Under: Electrification, Technology News