ZM Vans debuted with 5 zero-emissions fashions, together with the ZM8 Gasoline Cell Electrical Car (left), ZM8 Class 6 Battery Electrical Car (proper), and ZM4 Class 4 Battery Electrical Van.
North America’s latest zero-emissions business truck model, ZM Vans, made its debut on the 2024 Superior Clear Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas.
Because the western expression of ZO Motors, ZM Vans will current 5 fashions within the Class 4, 5, 6, and “baby8” segments, anticipated to be on sale earlier than the tip of 2024.
North American-Assembled Vans
Every ZM Vans mannequin is optimized for native market wants and might be assembled in North America and compliant with all North American laws, utilizing platforms that have gathered tens of millions of real-world driving miles, leading to purpose-built, zero-emission work vans, providing total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) benefits versus conventional diesel vans, the corporate famous in a information launch.
“ZM Vans is not your typical untested startup. As a subsidiary of ZO Motors Tokyo, our zero-emissions automobiles are grounded in confirmed and dependable know-how, in addition to stable funding and entry to produce chain assets and partnerships that may be out of attain for many manufacturers beginning out,” ZM Vans CEO Joost de Vries stated. “ZM Vans will provide tangible monetary, operational, and regulatory aggressive benefits, corresponding to improved cost-per-mile efficiency, decreased downtime for upkeep, higher city-center entry on account of noise abatement laws, and enhanced driver consolation.”
Easing the Charging Course of
ZM Vans offers for cost-efficient charging, with 20 kW AC charging options, alongside normal DC charging choices. A typical 220v/100a circuit will enable for in a single day charging.
The vans are designed with clear back-of-cab and chassis rails, enabling environment friendly and straightforward upfit options. Twin electrical Energy Takeoffs (ePTOs) can be found on all cab/chassis platforms.
ZM Vans additionally offers complete assist, aiding prospects not solely with preliminary paperwork to entry State incentives but in addition with the continuing reporting necessities, making certain most retention of funds in the course of the transition from diesel-powered vans to zero-emission options.
Past truck gross sales, ZM Vans affords full transportation options, together with service, diagnostics, components assist, and a cloud-based fleet administration system designed to optimize drivers and routes, all targeted on decreasing cost-per-mile.
The Asian-market manufacturing fashions have been displayed at ACT Expo.
ZM’s Truck Choices By the Numbers
ZM4 – A Class 4 Battery Electrical Van with a unibody design, excessive payload and 132 kWh HV battery.
○ Vary: 150 mi / 242 km
○ Payload: 5,730 lbs. / 2,600 kg
○ Cargo: 497 cu ft / 14 m³
○ 130 kW E-Axle with underfloor HV Batteries
○ AC Charging: 20% – 100% in 5.5 hrs
ZM8 – A Class 6 Battery Electrical Car, ZM8 is supplied with a big cab and flat flooring, virtually 80 in. of roof peak, and the a robust drivetrain. The ZM8 platform has been offered in Asian international locations since early 2022, with greater than 6,000 models on the street and over 125,000,000 miles already gathered.
○ Vary: 160 mi / 260 km
○ Payload: 12,900 lbs. / 5,850 kg
○ 200 kW E-Axle with In-Body 132 kWh HV Battery
○ ePTO: 15 kW + 30 kW
○ Field Sizes: 18’ – 22’
ZM8 FCEV – A Class 6 Gasoline Cell Electrical Car with over 2,500,000 miles already gathered.
○ Vary: 186 mi / 300 km
○ Payload: 13,560 lbs. / 6,150 kg
○ Gasoline Cell Energy: 110 kW
○ Hydrogen Storage: 26 lbs. / 12 kg
○ Fast Refueling: 5 min
○ ePTO: 15kW + 30 kW
ZM22 – A Class 8 Battery Electrical Car with confirmed drivetrain in numerous Asian manufacturers. Floor-up EV chassis designed with 264 kWh in-frame
HV batteries and a 2-speed, twin motor e-Axle able to 500 kW peak energy.
○ Vary: 162 mi / 260 km
○ Payload: 34,060 lbs. / 15,450 kg
○ ePTO: 20kW + 60 kW
○ 240 kW DC Charging: 20%-80% in 36 min
○ Field Sizes: 22’ – 26’
ZM22 FCEV – A Class 8 Gasoline Cell Electrical Car with the identical confirmed e-Axle because the battery electrical ZM22 and supported by a 60 kWh in-frame HV battery.
○ Vary: 311 mi / 500 km
○ Payload: 34,720 lbs. / 15,750 kg
○ Gasoline Cell Energy: 200 kW
○ ePTO: 20kW + 60 kW
○ Hydrogen Storage: 66 lbs. / 30 kg
○ Fast Refueling: 11 minutes
Extra About ZM Vans
Originating from Japan, ZM specializes within the R&D, manufacturing, and gross sales of clever new-energy business automobiles with powertrain selections that embody Battery Electrical, Hydrogen Gasoline Cell Electrical and to be introduced Hydrogen ICE.
Along with North America, ZM Vans’ business automobiles are set to enter the South American and the Center Japanese markets throughout 2024.
