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Leadway Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd., the leader in the heavy equipment market in Thailand and the official distributor of all types of electric trucks under the SANY brand Ready to support the demand of the EV tractor market in 2023, entering the commercial electric vehicle market in Thailand. Recently, join hands with SANY brand to launch “100% electric tractor truck” highlighting superior and modern technology. to help operators reduce operating costs and increase competitiveness and promoting the use of clean energy

Mr. Chakat Saenchan, Chief Executive Officer of Leadway Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd., said that this year is another important step for Leadway in reinforcing its leadership in the heavy equipment market in Thailand. And support the electric vehicle market for commercial use in Thailand that has more opportunities to grow. In 2024, the Industrial Product Standards Committee (TIS) has a resolution to push for the Euro 5 emission standard within January 1, 2024 to help reduce the emission of harmful substances from car engines, such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and The amount of particulate pollution or dust PM 2.5 Therefore, Leadway has cooperated with the brand SANY to launch the first 100% electric tractor truck in Thailand. To raise the level of the transportation industry in Thailand. It is also environmentally friendly. It also increases the opportunity to generate increased profits for entrepreneurs. with lower power and maintenance costs than internal combustion engines

For the launch of SANY 100% electric tractor truck model EV490-25, which is considered the first in Thailand to launch electric commercial tractor trucks. and officially marketed With modern technology, namely BATTERY SWAPPING STATION that takes less than 2 minutes to switch batteries and DC CHARGING STATION that charges direct current using 50 minutes of charging time. (from 20% to 80%) for practical convenience It is also committed to wanting to change the environment to be more friendly. By using electric vehicles or EVs, with a sales target of at least 100 SANY brand 100% electric tractor trucks in 2023. For sales in neighboring countries such as Lao PDR and Cambodia, Leadway would like to study the market to be clear before selling in the future

For 100% electric tractor trucks, SANY brand, model EV490-25, Leadway has set the price at 6,200,000 baht, used in land delivery work covering all dimensions. The vehicle has features and highlights as follows:

1. Driving comfort With a cabin designed with a high roof, spacious, safe driving With the AMT drive system, the structure is made of aluminum with high efficiency. air bag type seat Supports vibration well There is a softness in driving.

2. Intelligent system with intelligent parking assistance (optional), variable gear shifting. according to the load Motor drive and ABS system help save energy. With a 12-inch display screen, including various functions to control the car

3. Full of performance, high horsepower, able to climb slopes easily, acceleration from 0-30 km in less than 4 seconds, which has passed the heavy load test for more than 3 million km in China.

4. Lightweight chassis structure designed By using lightweight and strong materials that can support more loads. The suspension has been designed to use less number of leaf springs. make driving more stable

5. Long journey with high performance power controller makes the consumption rate low For use on flat roads with a total load of 50.5 tons, it can run a distance of 200 km per charge at a speed of 60 km/hr.

6. Fast, with a smart battery swap station. There is a system to change the battery quickly, less than 2 minutes per time, and the high-power battery charger can quickly charge power from 20% to 80% in less than 50 minutes with the Fast charge system.

SANY 100% electric tractor truck model EV490-25 with length 2,545 mm., width 7,345 mm. and height 3,715 mm. Empty weight 10,800 kg. Total weight 50,500 kg.

“Today is considered a D-Day that leads to the cooperation between Leadway and SANY to push for the use of electric tractor trucks in concrete transportation in the industrial sector. Because oil prices continue to rise. Using electric tractors to transport goods will reduce the cost of fuel. as well as saving costs in terms of maintenance It is also an answer in terms of environmental conservation. Because electric tractors are clean energy vehicles that do not create pollution. and environmentally friendly,” Mr. Chakat concluded.

The forecast production of the main cereals (common wheat, durum wheat and barley), for the 2022/2023 agricultural campaign is estimated at nearly 55.1 million quintals (Mqx), once morest 34 Mqx in 2021/2022, announcement, Friday, the Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Waters and Forests.

This is a considerable increase of around 62% compared to the previous campaign, the ministry said in a press release, indicating that this production comes from an area sown in main cereals of 3.67 Million Hectares once morest 3.57 Million Hectares in 2021/2022, an increase of 2.8%.

By species, this production is spread over soft wheat (29.8 Mqx), durum wheat (11.8 Mqx) and barley (13.5 Mqx), details the same source.

In addition, four regions account for 82.9% of national production, in particular, Fès-Meknes (27.1%), Rabat-Salé-Kénitra (26.5%), Grand Casablanca-Settat (16.9 %) and Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (12.4%).

In addition, the press release underlines that on current April 27, the current agricultural campaign recorded a cumulative rainfall of 207 mm, i.e. a decrease of 36% compared to a normal year (322mm) but an increase of 13% compared to the previous campaign (184 mm) on the same date.

The start of the campaign was characterized, notes the same source, by unfavorable climatic conditions with a delay in the first rains and a notable water deficit and an inadequate spatiotemporal distribution, in particular from the month of September until the 1st decade of the month of November 2022 and having delayed the installation of autumn crops and negatively impacted the state of the rangelands.

The rains were concentrated in the period of the second dekad from November 2022 to the end of February 2023 with light precipitation in March and early April in certain regions.

Likewise, the current campaign is characterized, continues the press release, by unstable temperatures, with low minima in February and March and above the levels of the previous campaign from April.

Regarding the filling rate of dams on April 27, it is 33%, once morest 31% in the same period of the previous campaign, the ministry said, adding that the total national reservoir for agricultural use reached nearly 4 .48 billion m3 once morest 4.26 billion the previous campaign over the same period.

Apart from the regions of Gharb and Loukkos where irrigation continues normally, the other large perimeters have suffered restrictions or even the cessation of irrigation, the press release specifies, noting, in this sense, that large dams show low occupancy rate, particularly in the Haouz and Tadla regions.

And to specify that the agricultural campaign is also part of a climatic sequence of 5 difficult years marked by the succession of dry years (4 out of the last 5 years).

Regarding the forecast production of the main tree species, it is on the rise, following having experienced a remarkable drop in 2022, under the effect of unfavorable climatic conditions, indicates the ministry.

“The relatively better favorable conditions than those that prevailed in 2022 allowed good flowering, announcing a foreseeable return to normal for citrus and olive production. The exceptionally favorable climatic conditions in the south of the Atlas also announce an increase in the date campaign compared to last year”, according to the press release.

Regarding the spring vegetable production, it allowed a recovery of the market for the main vegetables, namely tomatoes, onions and potatoes.

Indeed, the early production in progress made it possible to supply the national market and to cover the needs and to respond to export. The joint efforts of professionals and the Ministry have made it possible to regulate the tomato market while continuing to export. Low temperatures in February and March disrupted harvests and led to price increases per period.

With the exception of potatoes, the prices of green onions and tomatoes are down and are at normal levels, the same source points out, adding that as for the installation of spring market gardening, the program proceeds normally.

It should be noted that the inflation which has caught up with the agricultural sector has greatly impacted production costs with a notable increase in agricultural inputs, particularly those imported such as nitrogen fertilizers and phytosanitary products.

After a succession of dry years, the 2022/2023 campaign is characterized by correct vegetation cover on the rangelands, particularly in the south, Timahdit and the mountain areas.