As the global focus on environmental protection and low-carbon economy intensifies, the commercial vehicle industry is undergoing profound transformation. Data from the Ministry of Transport shows that over the past five years, commercial vehicles have shouldered more than 70% of China’s freight volume, becoming a vital force in driving economic growth and infrastructure development. However, traditional commercial vehicles face significant challenges in terms of pollution, efficiency, and safety. “New energy and intelligent transformation” has emerged as the optimal solution to these challenges.
In recent years, the penetration of new energy in the commercial vehicle sector has accelerated, especially in the Heavy truck segment. The integration of intelligence and electrification has significantly reduced pollution and improved transportation efficiency, propelling the industry towards high-quality development. As a leader in global logistics “AI + New Energy” solutions, Westwell has launched the world’s first upgradable autonomous intelligent connected new energy Heavy truck—the Qomolo E-Truck. This product has injected strong momentum into the green transformation and intelligent upgrade of the logistics industry.
Currently, the E-Truck has been deployed in scenarios such as ports and logistics parks. According to the “2023 White Paper on the Development of New Energy and Intelligent Commercial Vehicles” released by Westwell and Frost & Sullivan, the penetration rate of intelligent commercial vehicles continues to rise, but there are still shortcomings in infrastructure construction, especially in the Heavy truck application field, where challenges remain in widespread adoption.
E-Truck S1 Intelligent Connected New Energy Heavy-dutyHeavy Truck: Autonomous Upgrade Throughout the Entire Lifecycle
The E-Truck S1 is Westwell’s upgradable autonomous intelligent connected new energy Heavy truck, specifically designed for customers undergoing “new energy and low-carbon” transformation. With its innovative shared chassis architecture, the E-Truck S1 can easily switch between “manned” and “unmanned” driving modes. Without replacing the vehicle, simply by adding sensor modules, autonomous driving systems, and upgrading via OTA (Over-The-Air), the truck can quickly achieve autonomous driving capabilities. This flexible upgrade approach not only significantly reduces the cost of vehicle purchase and upgrade but also greatly increases the adoption rate of new energy autonomous commercial vehicles.
The shared chassis design has broken through the technical barriers of traditional commercial vehicle upgrades, offering more efficient and cost-effective new energy intelligent driving solutions for scenarios such as port logistics and industrial parks. Existing E-Truck S1 vehicles can switch to unmanned mode through simple hardware and software additions, significantly reducing operating costs and improving operational efficiency.
Green and Efficient, the Future is Here: E-Truck S1 Enhances Efficiency Across Scenarios
The launch of Westwell’s new energy autonomous truck, the E-Truck, marks another technological breakthrough in the field of new energy commercial vehicles. With its flexible autonomous driving system and efficient battery technology, the E-Truck S1 has become an ideal electric truck choice for multiple scenarios, including port logistics and industrial parks.
In the field of port logistics, the high efficiency and intelligent features of the E-Truck S1 make it the preferred commercial vehicle for many leading global ports. For example, at Laem Chabang Port in Thailand, the E-Truck operates alongside the Q-Truck unmanned commercial vehicle, serving local logistics operations. These vehicles have not only significantly improved transportation efficiency but also effectively reduced carbon emissions. In the busy port environment, the E-Truck’s battery swapping and fast-charging technology ensures that the vehicles can quickly restore their range, ensuring continuous operations.
In logistics-intensive scenarios such as industrial parks, the modular design and autonomous upgrade capabilities of the E-Truck S1 meet the strict requirements of customers for efficient logistics and low operating costs. Through the shared chassis architecture and intelligent energy services, the E-Truck S1 has set a new industry standard for Westwell’s new intelligent energy driving solutions.
Global Deployment, Leading the Future of Logistics
Westwell is committed not only to technological innovation but also to the rapid deployment and operation of commercial vehicles globally. Through global promotion strategies, especially in the construction of smart green ports that meet international standards, significant achievements have been made. At Laem Chabang Port in Thailand, the E-Truck S1 has been successfully deployed and operates in a hybrid manned and unmanned mode alongside the Q-Truck. With the company’s self-developed WellFMS fleet management system, the two types of vehicles can share data and operational plans in real-time, significantly improving port operational efficiency.
With standardized procedures, Westwell has the capability for efficient deployment. The E-Truck S1 can be adapted to a new scenario within 7 days and put into actual operation within 24 hours, significantly reducing the time from product delivery to operation. This rapid implementation capability makes the E-Truck S1 an ideal choice for efficient operations in ports and logistics parks, promoting the widespread application of new energy intelligent trucks.
As the world’s first upgradable autonomous intelligent connected new energy heavy truck, the Qomolo E-Truck has become a significant driving force for transformation in the commercial vehicle industry, thanks to its flexible upgrade solutions, innovative battery technology, and intelligent energy management system. In the future, the E-Truck S1 will continue to play a vital role in product lines such as port logistics electric trucks and industrial park electric trucks, helping the logistics industry transform towards “intelligence, efficiency, and greening.” It will contribute more value to the global green logistics ecosystem.
Westwell is a leader in the intelligent transformation of the global logistics industry. As a provider of comprehensive solutions combining “intelligence and new energy,” the company has achieved commercial implementation in 28 countries and regions worldwide, serving over 200 customers across a full range of scenarios, including seaports, railway ports, land ports, air freight, smart factories, and smart industrial parks. Through rapid global commercial deployment and one-stop full lifecycle digital services, Westwell accelerates its global commercialization and ensures reliable project operations.
Westwell is committed to the brand vision of “combining new intelligence with new energy to help the global logistics industry achieve higher efficiency and more sustainable value enhancement in its intelligent and green evolution.” With the brand slogan of “Make a Well Change,” the company is fully dedicated to every small improvement, driving greater and more positive changes for humanity and the world. Westwell actively promotes the sustainable development of the global logistics industry, dedicated to providing customers with sustainable and green intelligent transformation solutions to achieve long-term social and environmental value.
