Mitsubishi unveils refrigeration units for battery electric trucks
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First reported by The Driven ·
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The quick read
- Mitsubishi has unveiled a new lineup of electrically powered transport refrigeration units for electric trucks.
- The units are designed specifically for electric trucks and will help to reduce emissions and operating costs in the cold chain logistics sector.
- The move is a challenge to the dominance of diesel-powered refrigeration in the trucking industry.
- Dealers who stock and promote electric trucks with the new refrigeration units will be well-positioned to capture a significant share of the growing market.
For dealers: Australian dealers who are prepared to adapt to the shift towards electric trucks will be well-positioned to capture a significant share of the growing market and increase their sales and revenue.
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ADME commentary
The ADME angle
Mitsubishi's move into electric transport refrigeration units is a direct challenge to the dominance of diesel-powered refrigeration in the trucking industry, and Australian dealers should expect a surge in demand for electric trucks from the cold chain logistics sector.
This shift will have a significant impact on showroom traffic, as fleet operators and owner-drivers look to upgrade their vehicles to comply with increasingly stringent emissions regulations and take advantage of the lower operating costs of electric trucks.
What it means for the order bank
Dealers who are prepared to stock and promote electric trucks with Mitsubishi's new refrigeration units will be well-positioned to capture a significant share of this growing market, and should be working closely with their OEM partners to ensure they have a steady supply of these vehicles.
The pricing and margin implications of this shift are also significant, as electric trucks are likely to command a premium over their diesel-powered counterparts, at least in the short term.
Competitor response
Other OEMs will likely respond to Mitsubishi's move by accelerating their own electric truck development programs, which could lead to a wave of new product launches in the next 12-18 months and increased competition for market share.
Australian dealers should be preparing now to handle the increased marketing and lead handling demands that will come with this shift, including developing targeted campaigns to reach fleet operators and owner-drivers in the cold chain logistics sector.
Taking action
This week, dealers should contact their Mitsubishi representatives to discuss how they can get ahead of the curve and start promoting electric trucks with the new refrigeration units to their customers.
Full coverage
Mitsubishi unveils refrigeration units for battery electric trucks
Japanese industrial giant Mitsubishi has unveiled a new lineup of electrically powered transport refrigeration units developed specifically for electric trucks. The post Mitsubishi unveils…
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