Kalmar Ottawa’s battery-electric yard truck is now being put to work in Canada, as logistics operator WTC Group begins deploying the T2 EV with support from Transport Canada’s incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles program. The move reflects a broader push by fleet operators to cut operating costs and reduce exposure to diesel price swings while meeting rising demand for lower-emission freight services.
According to the report, WTC Group said the investment aligns with its focus on operational efficiency and environmental performance. Brad Gordon, the company’s director of maintenance, said innovation has long been part of WTC’s operations and described electric terminal tractors as a logical next step as customers increasingly ask for sustainable logistics solutions.
Kalmar’s electric terminal tractor push
Kalmar says the T2 EV is intended to match the durability and productivity of its well-known diesel terminal tractor. The electric model uses a continuous-duty drive motor with peak output of up to 454 kW, or about 610 horsepower, and can be equipped with modular lithium-ion battery packs of 105 kWh, 140 kWh, or 210 kWh. The truck can also be configured for a gross combination weight rating of up to 195,000 pounds.
The company emphasized that the T2 EV is the product of years of development aimed at bringing an electric yard spotter to market without compromising the reputation built by its diesel predecessor. Kalmar also noted its long history in the segment, saying it helped invent the terminal tractor concept in 1943. The report did not disclose how many trucks WTC Group is deploying or how much funding the company received through the incentive program.
Source: electrek.co
