Continental helps set electric truck distance world record

Continental helps set electric truck distance world record

The partners declared the Guinness World Records' title of the longest distance covered by an electric truck without a charging stop.

With a total of 682.88 miles, the private express and package service providers DPD Switzerland, the e-truck brand Futuricum and the tire manufacturer Continental have secured the Guinness World Records’ title for the longest distance covered by an electric truck without a charging stop. For the record, the partners used an e-truck that has already been in operation in delivery traffic for six months.

This record was set by a Futuricum truck, which has been in use for DPD Switzerland in regional traffic.

“For DPD Switzerland, we have converted a Volvo FH to an electric drive. The 19-ton truck now has over 680 HP and, with a capacity of 680 kWh, the largest truck battery in Europe on board,” explained Adrian Melliger, CEO of Designwerk Products AG, the company behind the Futuricum brand.

The partners found the best record conditions near Hanover on the high-speed oval at the Contidrom, Continental’s in-house test center. It is a 1.7-mile oval test track. In total, two drivers completed 392 laps in shifts of 4.5 hours each at an average speed of 31 mph, which is a realistic average value for everyday use. Initially, the companies say the weather conditions were not ideal with 57 degrees F outside temperature and only around 73 degrees F ground temperature. The wind blew at an average of 11 mph with gusts of up to 25 mph. After under 23 hours, the partners were able to declare the Guinness World Records title of the longest distance covered by an electric truck without a charging stop with 682.88 miles driven.

The three partners used Continental EfficientPro tires, which the company says are designed for particularly low rolling resistance.

“The upturn in electric mobility has put an even greater focus on the importance of particularly rolling resistance optimized tires,” says Hinnerk Kaiser, head of product development truck tires EMEA of Continental. “Our tires enable high mileage and extremely low rolling resistance and thus offers the essential characteristics for the economical operation of electrically powered commercial vehicles. The EfficientPro is a tried-and-tested model that has been developed especially for long-distance transportation and focuses on range and low rolling resistance.”

Performance stats

  • Official Guinness World Records title: Greatest distance by electric rigid truck, single charge
  • Start: 6:37 a.m. CET
  • End: 5:33 a.m. CET +1 day
  • Duration: 22 hours and 56 minutes
  • Record distance reached: 1,099 km (682.9 mi)
  • Average speed: 50 km/h (31 mph)
  • Average consumption 58 kWh/100 km (58 kWh/62 mi)
  • Vehicle curb weight incl. swap body: 15.5 metric tons

You May Also Like

Lucid Group reports positive financial outlook in Q3

Lucid’s Q3 report includes info on a new SUV, COO appointment, closing an Aston Martin deal and adjusting 2023 production from 8,000 to 8,500.

Sapphire_Lucid_Air

Lucid Group released financial results for its third quarter ending Sept. 30, 2023. Lucid reported Q3 revenue of $137.8 million on deliveries of 1,457 vehicles and produced 1,550 vehicles. The company is also adjusting its production outlook for 2023 to 8,000–8,500 vehicles to prudently align with deliveries.

"We delivered on our commitments to complete the Lucid Air lineup on time with Pure RWD and Sapphire, transition general assembly to our Phase 2 factory in Arizona, and open our first plant in Saudi Arabia. We recognize we still have work to do on our customer journey and deliveries," Peter Rawlinson, Lucid's CEO & CTO, said.

Volvo’s EV sales comprise 18% of total volume

Volvo reported a 14-month-straight sales increase fueled by strong EV demand.

Volvo-EV-cars-sales-1400
Yokohama debuts Advan Sport EV tire at Electrify Expo

The Advan Sport EV will be offered in 10 sizes ranging from 18 to 20 in., and goes on sale Jan. 1.

Advan sport EV Yokohama
NREL forecasts 80% drop in U.S. transport emissions by 2050

NREL’s study highlights rapid adoption of zero-emission vehicles as crucial for an 80% emissions reduction.

EPA-Emissions-Standards-1400
Kia EV models set all-time October sales record

Kia’s EV models saw a year-over-year increase of 83%, with the EV6, in particular, setting an all-time October sales record.

Kia_America_Sportage_Pro

Other Posts

Daimler Truck North America partners with Hexagon Purus

Hexagon Purus’ zero-emission technology will be integrated into a battery electric vocational Freightliner eM2.

DTNA-partnership-1400
Loblaw adopts Volvo VNR electric trucks for grocery transport

The largest food/pharmacy retailer in Canada has selected Volvo’s VNR Electric for grocery delivery in Montreal.

Volvo-electric-truck-1400
Cummins hydrogen-ICE engines to power concrete mixer trucks

The project aims to develop a full hydrogen eco-system together with a hydrogen producer, vehicle manufacturer and end user.

Cummins-Terex-Advance-Commander-FD5000-front-discharge-mixer-truck
GreenPower unveils 300-mile range all-electric school bus

GreenPower’s Mega Beast promises an extended range, catering to diverse school district needs nationwide.

GreenPower_Motor_Bus