Hangcha EV tow tractors delivered to KLIAIn what it describes as the largest electric vehicle deployment in Malaysia's aviation industry, Hangcha Group has delivered 20 lithium battery tow tractors to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
The X series electric tow tractors have capacities between 20 T. and 32 T. and are equipped with lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4 EVE 80V/560Ah battery packs.
“During the next 84 months (seven years) of operation, these 20 lithium battery tow tractors are expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 7,200 T., supporting Malaysia's aviation decarbonisation efforts,” Hangcha says in a statement.
“Additionally, switching from diesel to lithium battery tow tractors is projected to cut operating costs by 43.5%, saving approximately MYR5.97 million (USD 1.39 million).”
In October 2023, Hangcha delivered two tow tractors to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) which were tested for ground-handling operations at Terminal 2. The 2023 delivery was for two X Series electric tow tractors with capacities between 20 T. and 32 T. equipped with 80.5V 404Ah batteries.