In an innovative move to streamline electric vehicle (EV) charging for its fleet of electric terminal tractors, Autocar has joined forces with Rocsys, experts in autonomous EV charging solutions. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in integrating user-friendly charging technology within the heavy-duty vehicle sector, promising enhanced efficiency for operators.
The Rise of a Specialized Trucking Pioneer
A pioneering force in North America’s specialized truck industry, Autocar, LLC prides itself on crafting severe-duty vocational trucks tailored to the precise requirements of its customers. Within its diverse lineup, the all-electric E-ACTT terminal tractor shines as a notable example, now poised to benefit from Rocsys’ automated EV charging technology.
Rocsys: Innovators of Hands-Free EV Charging
Rocsys stands at the forefront of developing autonomous charging systems, incorporating cutting-edge robotics, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. These technologies collectively aim to enhance the operational uptime for clients within the automotive industry, encompassing OEMs in the United States and Europe.
Uniting Forces for Enhanced EV Charging Solutions
The alliance between Autocar and Rocsys is a pioneering endeavor to implement hands-free EV charging infrastructures. Such advancements are set to revolutionize charging practices for terminal tractors operating in logistics hubs, ports, and distribution centers.
With the integration of Rocsys’ expertise, Autocar is positioned to push the envelope of EV adoption within its specialized vehicle segment. The company’s chairman, Andrew Taitz, highlights the seamless solution offered—a complete package affording ‘always up’ EV trucks coupled with automated charging setups, thereby eliminating manual charge management.
Rocsys’ co-founder and CEO, Crijn Bouman, highlights the benefits of their hands-free EV chargers, such as diminished wear on charging cables and connectors and acceleration of the charging process. Their technology, compatible with high-powered DC charging stations, features a CCS-1 charging connector for effortless incorporation with existing commercial EV infrastructures.
Accentuating the practical impact of this partnership, the companies have announced securing an initial pilot with a national account to bolster logistical functions, though details of the customer remain confidential at this stage.
The synergy between Autocar and Rocsys is set not only to facilitate an easier transition to electric for fleet owners but also to sustainably impact the logistics and transport industry at large.
