DAF unveils its new generation DAF XB trucks
DAF has unveiled its new generation DAF XB trucks - a full series of distribution vehicles in the 7.5 up to 19 tonnes class. The new model series also includes a range of battery electric vehicles.
DAF has unveiled its new generation DAF XB trucks - a full series of distribution vehicles in the 7.5 up to 19 tonnes class. The new model series also includes a range of battery electric vehicles.
Next to 16 and 19 tonnes versions, a 12 tonnes version with 17.5-inch wheels and only one entry step is available. Wheelbases start from 4.2 meters.
According to DAF, the e-motor of the XB Electric provides 120 or 190 kW of nominal power depending of the specification and a nominal torque of 950 and 1.850 Nm respectively (2.600 and 3.500 Nm peak).
DAF says it has applied a cobalt and magnesium-free, lithium iron phosphate (LFP – Lithium Ferro Phosphate) high energy density battery packs in the vehicles, providing a gross energy content of 141 up to 282 kWh. These allow XB Electric ranges of up to 350 ‘zero emission’ kilometres.
Moreover, DAF’s Combined Charging System allows the XB Electric to be charged through the regular electricity grid. Rapid charging the batteries (650V DC, 150 kW) from 20% to 80% will take 40 to 70 minutes, depending on the specification.
Besides the fully battery electric powertrain, the new DAF XB is available with 4.5 litre 4-cylinder PACCAR PX-5 and 6.7 litre 6-cylinder PACCAR PX-7 engines with outputs from 124 kW (170 hp) to 227 kW (310 hp). Both engines develop peak torque at low engine speeds.