Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus expands electric and biomethane truck lineup

Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus has updated its electrified heavy vehicle portfolio and launched a gas-powered model to meet the growing demand for low-emission urban and regional transport in Brazil.

The updated electric range includes the e-Delivery 12 and the new e-Delivery 17. The e-Delivery 12 features lighter motors and inverters, allowing for a fast charge time of 1.5 hours. The e-Delivery 17 has a gross vehicle weight of 17.5 tons and a payload capacity of up to 11.8 tons, which allows it to carry up to eight pallets of beverages. To optimize cargo operations, the model includes lowered pneumatic suspension.

Additionally, the company has begun selling the Constellation Biometano, specifically targeting operations such as solid waste collection. The biomethane truck can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90% and offers an operational range of up to 300 kilometers per refueling. The vehicle is equipped with high-resistance tanks capable of storing up to 240 m³ of fuel.