SEA Electric teams up with Mack Trucks as a Tier 1 Supplier

CIOTechOutlook Team | Thursday, 09 March 2023, 06:20 IST

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The five-year contract will concentrate on Mack's highly regarded MD line, the next generation of which will see deliveries of completely electric versions to Mack dealers across North America. Namely, the SEA-Drive 120 and 180 power-systems, which top the market in terms of performance, efficiency, and total cost of ownership, will be installed in the Class 6 and 7 Mack MD6 and MD7 models.
 
The SEA-Drive power-system, which has a flexible and upgradeable design, may be converted to a wide range of final applications, fully electrifying all auxiliary features, and charging is completed by the integrated onboard system.
 
“This is a proud day for SEA Electric, and the culmination of over a decade of leading research and development that has proven the SEA-Drive® power-system around the world,” said Tony Fairweather, SEA Electric CEO and Founder.
 
“In testing, the SEA-Drive® equipped Mack MD6 successfully completed a grueling durability assessment, equivalent to more than 500,000 miles on one of the toughest and most challenging tracks.”
 
“We are proud to partner with a brand as iconic as Mack Trucks to help them achieve market leadership in the Class 6 and 7 zero emissions segment.”
 
“In the future, this agreement has the potential to see significant scale, which is very exciting for the industry as it transitions to a sustainable future.”
 
The agreement represents a significant advancement for Mack Trucks.
 
“Mack Trucks is excited to introduce the Mack MD Electric for medium-duty customers wanting to adopt zero-emissions technology in their fleets,” said Martin Weissburg, global president of Mack Trucks.
 
“We are pleased to partner with SEA Electric on this exciting product, which represents another important step in our efforts to drive decarbonization and a more sustainable future.”
 
SEA Electric, which was established in 2012, has led the charge to electrify commercial vehicles. With widespread deployments in a diverse range of sectors and adaptability to a broad range of commercial applications in the truck, bus, and light commercial markets, the company has expanded to cover five continents.
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