20 new eTGX trucks: MAN and hylane deepen their partnership

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20 new eTGX trucks: MAN and hylane deepen their partnership

• MAN Truck & Bus and hylane agree long-term rental partnership
• Hylane's rental model gives customers easy access to state-of-the-art MAN electric trucks
• Expansion of the existing partnership includes the delivery of an initial 20 additional all-electric MAN eTGX trucks

MAN Truck & Bus and hylane are significantly expanding their cooperation in the field of locally emission-free commercial vehicles. The two companies have signed a framework agreement for the rental of a further 20 all-electric MAN eTGX trucks. The vehicles will be gradually integrated into hylane's fleet and made available to hylane and MAN customers through the flexible rental model offered by the specialist provider of locally emission-free vehicle solutions.

The new agreement builds on the successful cooperation already established between the two companies. In May this year, hylane added its first battery-electric MAN eTGX to its rental fleet. In parallel, hylane is already operating two MAN hTGX hydrogen-powered trucks in the Netherlands.

"The transformation of road freight transport will only succeed if companies can deploy locally emission-free commercial vehicles easily, cost-effectively and flexibly. Together with hylane, we are making our modern, highly efficient electric trucks readily accessible and helping our customers accelerate the transition to this type of drive system. MAN contributes a fully electric product portfolio ranging from 12 to 50 tonnes, comprehensive eMobility consulting, charging infrastructure solutions and our extensive workshop network dedicated to electromobility," says Friedrich Baumann, Executive Board Member for Sales & Customer Solutions at MAN Truck & Bus.

"MAN and hylane have enjoyed a long-standing and successful partnership. Expanding our fleet with additional MAN eTGX trucks will enable us to meet the rapidly growing demand for locally emission-free transport solutions. Our customers will gain access to one of Europe's most advanced electric truck ranges and can use the vehicles without taking on investment risk," says Dr Sara Schiffer, CEO of hylane.

MAN eTGX for demanding long-haul operations

The MAN eTGX was specifically developed to meet the demands of heavy-duty long-haul transport. With battery capacity of up to 534 kWh and a range of up to 570 kilometres without recharging, the vehicle is suitable for a wide range of transport applications. CCS charging at up to 375 kW, together with the optionally available Megawatt Charging System (MCS) offering charging power of up to 750 kW, makes it possible to electrify even demanding logistics operations efficiently. The modular battery concept, with four, five or six battery packs, also enables the vehicle to be optimally configured for a variety of transport tasks. Even with maximum battery capacity, the tractor unit has a tare weight of just 10.7 tonnes. This allows it to offer a payload of 25 tonnes when used with standard semi-trailers, including the additional two tonnes of payload permitted for electric vehicles - comparable to a conventional diesel tractor-trailer combination. The MAN eTGX is also available as a lowliner, making it ideal for volume-optimised transport with mega-trailers offering three metres of interior height. Around 1,200 MAN service locations support trouble-free vehicle operation throughout Europe.

Electromobilityfrom a single source

hylane takes care of vehicle procurement and registration, maintenance and repairs, insurance, and access to energy for its customers. For charging on the road, customers receive a charging card that gives them access to the major charging providers. hylane also works with customers to identify suitable routes for operating the vehicles. Customers do not need to manage regulatory requirements themselves, including CO₂ reporting. In addition, the vehicles do not appear on customers' balance sheets, and the rental provider retains the residual-value risk. Together, MAN and hylane are creating the conditions for the fast and cost-effective integration of alternative drive systems into transport fleets.

About hylane

hylane is one of Europe's leading rental providers of locally emission-free trucks powered by hydrogen and batteries. Founded in 2021 as Germany's first rental company for commercial vehicles with alternative drive systems, hylane helps businesses transition their truck fleets to non-fossil drive systems. Its goal is to make transport on roads across Europe possible with alternative drive systems. To this end, the company offers locally emission-free vehicles from a range of manufacturers through a flexible rental model. hylane takes care of vehicle procurement and registration, maintenance and repairs, insurance, access to energy, and the management of regulatory requirements, including CO₂ reporting. With hylane, switching to trucks powered without fossil fuels is not only efficient and cost-effective, but also easier. Its customers include leading companies in logistics, retail and industry, including Bosch, DHL, DSV, Hermes and REWE. hylane's shareholders are DEVK Insurance and Palladio Partners, Germany's largest independent infrastructure investor.

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