Tresa Motors, a start-up focussing on medium and heavy electric trucks, has announced that it has secured a pre-order of 1,000 trucks from JFK Transporters, a leading logistics company.
The partnership it says will offer an expansive stage for Tresa Motors to showcase its capabilities on Indian roads. For Tresa Motors, getting validation through pre-order placements represents an opportunity to cement itself as a leader in the electric vehicle trucking industry. JFK Transporters, on the other hand, stands to benefit from early access to Tresa’s state-of-the-art electric trucks, enhancing its fleet’s performance and efficiency.
Rohan Shravan, Founder & CEO, Tresa Motors said, “We have worked for many years to get to the stage we are at now, with Tresa, and yet, this is just the beginning. We are delighted that leading logistics companies like JFK Transporters are coming forward and reposing their faith in us. Tresa trucks represent the pinnacle of innovation, combining cutting-edge technology with sustainability. This partnership underscores our shared commitment to reducing carbon emissions and paving the way for a cleaner, more efficient, and more environmentally responsible transportation industry.”
Adil Kotwal, MD, JFK Transporters said, “JFK Transporters has always been at the forefront of embracing sustainable practices. By incorporating Tresa Motors’ advanced electric trucks into our fleet, we are taking a significant step towards achieving our goal of reducing our carbon footprint while maintaining the highest standards of operational efficiency and safety.”
Tresa Motors claims its trucks come with a maximum torque of 24000Nm and a top speed of 120kmph, supported by a 300kWh battery allowing for a quick 15-minute charge time (10-80% SOC).
It is built on the Axial Flux Motor Platform Flux 350 and equipped with the Meg50 800V 50 kWh self-contained battery pack module. Tresa claims its trucks offer superior performance, enhanced cooling capabilities, increased efficiency, compact size, and flexibility, all within IP69 self-contained enclosures with embedded active-liquid cooling for tailored ranges based on payload, ensuring cost-effectiveness for customers.