WRCP is a leading environmental company and the largest metal sludge recycling and treatment facility in Taiwan. The company is dedicated not only to resource recycling but also to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, striving to reduce carbon emissions and minimize waste.
Peter T. Halpin, CEO of WRC & Chairman of WRCP, traveled to Taiwan from the United States to celebrate the company’s latest truck addition. He said: "WRCP is honored to collaborate with Volvo Trucks and Taikoo Commercial Vehicles to acquire the first Volvo FE electric truck in Taiwan."
Willy Chen, General Manager of Taikoo Commercial Vehicles, also attended the event and said: "Electric vehicles, ESG practices, environmental protection, and sustainable development are now integral to everyday corporate operations. Volvo Trucks has developed the most environmentally friendly and technologically advanced electric trucks. Taikoo Commercial Vehicles not only strives to keep Taiwan in sync with the world but also provides customers with total solutions for the short, medium, and long term. With a strong professional service team and customer-oriented approach, we are a reliable support for businesses during their operations and transformation."
Volvo Truck's electric lineup offers a wide range of options to meet various industry transport needs. These include the Volvo FE, which is an 18.5-tonne electric medium-duty truck equipped with a highly efficient electric motor, ensuring quiet and zero-emission operations that can reduce energy consumption costs by up to 80%. Its new-generation, high-efficiency battery has a 42% increased capacity, enabling a total driving range of up to 300 kilometers. When using a DC charger, the battery can be rapidly charged to 80% in just 90 minutes. With 12 different wheelbase options, the Volvo FE not only excels in urban transportation but also represents a concrete realization of eco-friendly transport.
Anna Engblom, Managing Director Volvo Trucks SEA & Japan, said “Although it's a great beginning, it's merely the start of something larger. We're simply laying the groundwork for a significant increase in the sales of electric vehicles. Over the next five years, we want to quickly raise the volume of our products. We are all involved in a profound shift, and we firmly think that the best course of action is to be at the forefront of this development and to make early investments in the future. We aim to lead the way rather than follow. At the same time, we are aware that the rapid development of electromobility may be difficult to comprehend, therefore it is crucial for us to give our clients who are switching to electric vehicles peace of mind.”
