Posted 9/18/2023, 7:56:58 AM

Singauto Launches Electric Refrigerated Trucks in China, Pre-Orders for 20,000 Units

Singauto Technology launching fully electric refrigerated trucks for food & pharmaceutical delivery in China.
Trucks have 85 kWh battery with 270 km range when fully loaded. Pre-orders for 20,000 units.
Outsourced design & manufacturing to accelerate development. Can be profitable at 30,000 units.
Focused on cold chain logistics niche rather than mass market to avoid EV price war.
Investors include Cynergy Global Investment and TuSimple. Plans for future U.S. listing.

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