Weibing 11/19/2023
WATT announced an interesting new partnership today,aiming to achieve the production of its flagship commercial truck eCV1.With the help of Norwegian leading industrial company Hydro,WEVC hopes to launch an electric truck made of recycled aluminum,which can be used for decades and may achieve closed-loop production.
WATT is a start-up electric vehicle company headquartered in the UK,which has been based on a net zero target since its inception.It aims to develop and deliver new electric vehicles manufactured using sustainable and recyclable materials and processes.With its flagship eCV1 truck,WEVC aims to achieve cost and carbon dioxide emissions savings throughout the entire lifecycle of its electric vehicles,with an expected lifespan of over 20 years,while other commercial vehicles have an average lifespan of 5-7 years.
Hydro is able to produce low-carbon aluminum with an emissions of 4.0 kilograms of carbon dioxide per ton,compared to the world average of 16.7 kilograms per ton,thanks in part to the use of renewable energy in the production process.This material,combined with WEVC's patented bonded aluminum Flex-Tech architecture,can ultimately achieve a significantly clean electric vehicle production process.
WATT believes that when producing eCV1 electric trucks for production,their carbon emissions can be reduced by more than 50%compared to other electric light commercial vehicles(LCVs).The actual testing of Watt's eCV1 electric truck has been carried out in the UK,and WEVC is preparing for commercial production in 2025.The prototype truck is currently equipped with 110 kWh batteries and is expected to have a range of 310 kilometers(193 miles).
Looking ahead,this startup hopes to continue MINImizing its carbon footprint while developing closed-loop and durable electric vehicles.
