WJ Group, a leading provider of road marking and highway safety services, says that it has invested approximately 拢500,000 in its new one-of-a-kind vehicle
Several modifications were made to an Iveco chassis based on WJ鈥檚 existing knowledge to develop the new design. Electric vehicle modification experts Electra Commercial Vehicles built a brand-new chassis based on a glider chassis, while WJ鈥檚 engineering modified the structure with lightweight aluminium to reduce the overall weight to improve efficiency.聽聽
To heat the thermoplastic materials to the correct temperature, WJ Group developed an electric heating system to replace the gas burner. The company has also developed electric applicator prams to keep the product at optimal temperatures during the installation process. The vehicle is currently in the final design phase with the final elements of the vehicle and equipment getting ready for its implementation on the road.
Chief executive Wayne Johnston said: 鈥淏y launching the world鈥檚 first fully electric thermoplastic road marking truck, we are offering a completely new and innovative solution to help our industry partners keep sustainability at the heart of their decisions. Combined with our thermoplastic road marking products using bio-based binders, councils can significantly reduce their emissions in line with their own net zero timelines.
鈥淥ur EV Truck is the first step towards a fully electric fleet 鈥� eliminating the need for fossil fuel powered equipment. I鈥檓 proud that we are leading the industry towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow.鈥�
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