Pan-United Corporation Ltd. has unveiled the Singapore market’s first electric-powered concrete mixer truck. Engineered and built by China’s SANY Group, the vehicle has a sizeable 350-kWh battery, which serves up to 360 kW at peak power and takes two hours to achieve a full charge. For comparison, a typical Category A passenger EV with a battery capacity of 78 kW takes roughly half an hour to charge fully.
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is a milestone in the ready mixed producer’s journey to become a carbon-neutral operator by 2050. Using an electric-powered mixer will reduce the carbon footprint of transporting concrete by 45 percent compared to a conventional diesel truck. EVs’ quiet operating mode, moreover, can reduce noise pollution significantly in a highly dense urban environment.
“We hope to eventually operate a substantial fleet of electric concrete mixer trucks for our day-to-day operations. This step marks an exciting new venture in exploring alternative fuel technology and a deepening commitment to accomplish Pan-United’s aim of being carbon-neutral,” says CEO Ken Loh. “Pan-United has been exploring ways to reduce embodied and operational carbon emissions. This includes the use of alternative fuels and electric gensets in our operations to lower our carbon footprint. We will continue to actively explore new and innovative solutions and products to decarbonize.”