Windrose Technology test complete in Electric Heavy Duty Truck
This test was a joint effort between Decathlon and Rokin with over 1,500 trucks, in preparation for delivery starting 2024
Hong Kong- Windrose Technology., has successfully tested its next-generation zero-emissions truck in high-temperature and high-altitude conditions for 40 days and more than 10,000 miles. Under difficult circumstances, the Windrose electric heavy-duty truck demonstrated its performance, adaptability, and dependability. Together with a leading logistics fleet with more than 1,500 vehicles, Rokin, the largest retailer of sporting goods, conducted this test in advance of the commencement of deliveries in 2024.
Following the success of this test, Windrose and Decathlon will continue to develop their relationship and investigate mega-watt level fast charging at several Decathlon logistics parks in order to get ready for a more widespread deployment in 2024.
The first model of Windrose truck aims to have a range of 600 kilometers and a weight of 49 tons. Additionally, the truck has an 800V high-voltage fast-charging platform, which enables faster charging without compromising operational effectiveness.
Furthermore, according to publicly available data, the Windrose BEV truck has the lowest drag coefficient among heavy-duty vehicles, at 0.2755, which greatly reduces the amount of energy used. The chassis, powertrain, battery system, exterior, and interior of the Windrose truck have all been redesigned. It also has a drive-by-wire technology that is L4 autonomy-ready.
The Windrose electric heavy-duty truck's energy consumption, driving abilities, air conditioning, and ability to withstand intense heat were all put to the test while pulling 49 tons of weight. Additionally, the 800V high-voltage charging platform and climbing, driving, braking, and regenerative braking capabilities of the Windrose zero-emissions truck were subjected to extremely high temperatures of 43 to 48 degrees Celsius. Additionally, Windrose demonstrated that its varied systems' air compression and tightness could withstand high altitudes ranging from 2,800 to 4,700 meters.
About Windrose:
Windrose Technology is a developer of zero-emissions and intelligent heavy-duty trucks to revolutionize the road freight business in China, the United States, Europe, and other markets. With over 100 R&D professionals and more than 200 patents, Windrose team is led by Stanford University graduate Wen Han, joined by seasoned veterans from world-leading OEM's, Tier-1 suppliers, and technology companies. Prior to founding Windrose, Wen was chief strategy and financial officer at leading autonomous driving company Plus. Windrose's advisory board includes executives from Decathlon, Coca-Cola, Starbucks, Toys "R" Us, J.B. Hunt, XPO, Rokin Logistics, Li Auto, Geely, etc.
