Windrose Technology, Goodman Group ally on development of fast-charging facilities for new energy heavy-duty trucks
Shanghai (ZXZC)- Global industrial property group, Goodman Group, announced on October 16 a partnership with the Chinese new energy heavy-duty truck developer, Windrose Technology. Together, they will combine their expertise in technology and sustainable development to establish fast-charging infrastructures for new energy heavy-duty trucks within Goodman's properties.
Kristoffer Harvey, Chief Executive Officer, Greater China at Goodman (left), Han Wen, founder, chairman, and CEO of Windrose Technology (right) photographed in front of Windrose Technology's next-gen zero-emission intelligent heavy-duty truck
This collaboration is set to commence with testing and construction on properties owned by Goodman in China and will gradually expand to other regions.
Windrose Technology boasts a roster of investors, including FountainVest, Yunqi Partners, GSR Ventures, as well as executives from prominent companies such as Coca-Cola, Starbucks, Decathlon, Li Auto, and Geely Group. The newly formed partnership made Goodman Group a new investor to Windrose Technology.
Windrose Technology's Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Han Wen, stated, "For our clients and their carriers, new energy heavy-duty trucks are a key step in reducing carbon emissions and operational costs. By strategically deploying infrastructures for the rapid and safe charging of these vehicles, we can provide superior service to our customers. Goodman Group is committed to developing high-quality sustainable properties in major global markets, and the collaboration with Goodman will help us assist our clients in accelerating their supply chain decarbonization efforts."
Windrose Technology is a Chinese supplier of fully self-developed new energy intelligent driving heavy truck solutions. The company is crafting a next-generation zero-emission intelligent heavy-duty truck to meet the needs of consumer goods transportation, facilitating global cross-border trade and logistics connectivity. Its initial vehicle model is projected to have a range of 600 kilometers, weigh 49 tonnes, and feature an 800V high-voltage rapid charging platform. Windrose Technology has conducted high-temperature and high-altitude tests with Decathlon, a client of Goodman Group, for the model. This vehicle series is set to debut in China in 2024 and subsequently expand into the American, European, and Australian markets.