Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has taken delivery of DAF Trucks' first fully electric vehicle, the DAF CF Electric, co-developed with VDL. Powered by a 4x2 motor, the CF Electric has a range of around 100 km, can haul up to 37 mt and will recharge at a station installed at Jumbo's distribution centre in Veghel. The retail firm will use the vehicle to transport produce and goods to supermarkets in the south of the Netherlands. The CF Electric's commercial use also marks the start of long-term testing of fully electric and hybrid lorries.
Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has taken delivery of DAF Trucks' first fully electric vehicle, the DAF CF Electric, co-developed with VDL. Powered by a 210-kW motor, the CF Electric has a range of around 100 km, can haul up to 37 mt and will recharge at a station installed at Jumbo's distribution centre in Veghel. The retail firm will use the vehicle to transport produce and goods to supermarkets in the south of the Netherlands. The CF Electric's commercial use also marks the start of long-term testing of fully electric and hybrid lorries.