MICT delivers electric first for the Philippines
The flagship terminal of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), has confirmed deployment of two fully electric terminal tractors.
The move represents the first time this type of equipment has been used at a Philippine port.
MICT said it is piloting the use of electric vehicles to help improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions in its port operations. Furthermore, the effort supports ICTSI’s environmental strategy and commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The company is gradually introducing cleaner energy and equipment across its global terminals.
The two Qomolo E-truck S2 units were manufactured by Shanghai Westwell Technology Co., Ltd. Powered by lithium iron phosphate batteries, the tractors have a rated motor power of 263kW and a peak output of 410kW. Each unit operates with zero emission.
MICT will assess the performance of the E-truck S2 units before considering wider deployment.
Qomolo was created in 2016 and has a mission of “creating more possibilities on behalf of human beings.” Shanghai Westwell uses AI to empower smart transportation, associate production and life-based factors, which enables Qomolo to release manpower in dangerous fields and where there are heavy workloads, such as in ports and terminals.
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