The Australian civil construction company BildGroup has taken delivery of its first all-electric truck.
A Fuso eCanter e918 tipper model has been added to the fleet as part of the company’s sustainability program that focusses on transitioning to a low carbon future.
It is a fully-electric model, producing zero exhaust emissions and operating near-silently.
The first generation eCanter was the first OEM (factory-built) series-production electric truck available in Australia. The new generation model brings a raft of improvements included increased range, a class-leading eAxle for efficiency and a full-suite of active safety features.
BildGroup Environmental and Sustainability Manager, Jake Chitty, said that introducing the electric eCanter is a signal of intent regarding its sustainability pathway.
“We’re not waiting for the industry to change — we’re helping lead that change,” Chitty said.
“This is the first of many steps toward modernising our fleet, reducing emissions, and aligning our business with the expectations of our clients and our people.
“From a sustainability standpoint, the introduction of the Fuso eCanter tipper is more than just adding a new truck to our fleet — it represents a meaningful shift in how BildGroup approaches environmental responsibility within our operations.”
The fact that the eCanter emits zero exhaust emissions and operates near silently will deliver key benefits, Chitty said.
“For our crews, this means safer, and more comfortable work environments. For our clients, it means projects that align with modern sustainability expectations. And for our business, it’s another step in future proofing our operations.”
Daimler Truck Australia Pacific President and CEO, Daniel Whitehead, applauded BildGroup for its environmental initiative.
“There is no better way to prove the benefits of quality electric trucks like the eCanter than to see them in action with leading companies like BildGroup who are prepared to invest in productive sustainability,” Whitehead said.
Daimler Truck Australia Pacific Vice President Sales, Marketing and Operations, Andrew Assimo, said the advanced eCanter is the perfect truck for this job.
“The eCanter is a proven workhorse that gets the job done day in day out, and importantly, is equipped with the most advanced safety features,” he said,
“We know BildGroup will just love it.
The Fuso eCanter was first introduced into Australia in 2020. A new generation model has introduced a raft of new technology including the eAxle, which does away with a traditional driveshaft. Instead, the electric motor is integrated into the drive axle reducing weight and boosting efficiency.