VivoPower's Tembo Tuskers order and deliveries on schedule for February 2025, from Sydney, Australia
VivoPower International (Nasdaq: VVPR) announced that its subsidiary, Tembo e-LV, will receive 25 Tusker electric utility vehicles in Sydney, Australia by February 2025. The delivery includes next-generation models with enhanced features such as electronic park braking, uphill drive assistance, fixed speed cruise control, and a 12.3-inch center console screen.
The Tusker vehicles, which received full Australian Federal Government vehicle type approval (VTA) in November 2024, come with a 3-year OEM warranty and 8-year battery warranty from CATL. All 25 vehicles have been pre-allocated due to strong customer demand. Tembo is assisting fleet owners in securing NSW government fleet incentives of up to A$15,000 per vehicle.
The VTA approval is important for the Australasian pick-up truck market, estimated at US$10 billion, as it ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and anti-theft standards for public road use.
VivoPower International (Nasdaq: VVPR) ha annunciato che la sua filiale, Tembo e-LV, riceverà 25 veicoli elettrici utilitari Tusker a Sydney, Australia, entro febbraio 2025. La consegna comprende modelli di nuova generazione con funzionalità avanzate come freno di stazionamento elettronico, assistenza alla guida in salita, controllo della velocità di crociera fisso e uno schermo centrale da 12,3 pollici.
I veicoli Tusker, che hanno ricevuto l'approvazione completa del tipo di veicolo dell'Australian Federal Government (VTA) nel novembre 2024, sono coperti da una garanzia OEM di 3 anni e da una garanzia della batteria di 8 anni fornita da CATL. Tutti e 25 i veicoli sono già stati pre-assegnati a causa dell'elevata domanda da parte dei clienti. Tembo sta assistendo i proprietari delle flotte nel garantire incentivi governativi del NSW fino a 15.000 AUD per veicolo.
L'approvazione VTA è importante per il mercato dei pick-up in Australasia, stimato in 10 miliardi di dollari USA, poiché garantisce la conformità con gli standard di sicurezza, ambientali e contro il furto per l'uso su strada pubblica.
VivoPower International (Nasdaq: VVPR) anunció que su subsidiaria, Tembo e-LV, recibirá 25 vehículos utilitarios eléctricos Tusker en Sídney, Australia, para febrero de 2025. La entrega incluye modelos de nueva generación con características mejoradas como freno de estacionamiento electrónico, asistencia para conducir en pendientes, control de crucero a velocidad fija y una pantalla central de 12.3 pulgadas.
Los vehículos Tusker, que recibieron la aprobación completa del gobierno federal australiano (VTA) en noviembre de 2024, vienen con una garantía OEM de 3 años y una garantía de batería de 8 años de CATL. Los 25 vehículos han sido preasignados debido a la fuerte demanda de los clientes. Tembo está ayudando a los propietarios de flotas a asegurar incentivos del gobierno de NSW de hasta 15,000 AUD por vehículo.
La aprobación VTA es importante para el mercado de camionetas en Australasia, cuyo valor se estima en 10 mil millones de dólares, ya que asegura el cumplimiento de estándares de seguridad, medioambientales y contra el robo para el uso en carreteras públicas.
비보파워 인터내셔널 (Nasdaq: VVPR)는 자회사인 템보 e-LV가 2025년 2월까지 호주 시드니에서 25대의 전기 유틸리티 차량인 터스커를 수령할 것이라고 발표했습니다. 이 배송에는 전자 주차 브레이크, 오르막 주행 보조, 고정 속도 크루즈 컨트롤 및 12.3인치 중앙 콘솔 화면과 같은 향상된 기능이 있는 차세대 모델이 포함됩니다.
2024년 11월 호주 연방 정부의 차량 형식 승인(VTA)을 받은 터스커 차량은 CATL에서 제공하는 3년 OEM 보증 및 8년 배터리 보증이 있으며, 고객의 높은 수요로 인해 25대 모두 사전 할당되었습니다. 텔보는 NSW 정부의 차량당 최대 15,000 호주 달러의 인센티브 확보를 위해 차량 소유자들을 지원하고 있습니다.
VTA 승인은 안전, 환경, 도난 방지 기준을 준수하도록 보장하므로, 100억 달러로 추정되는 아시아 태평양 지역의 픽업 트럭 시장에 중요합니다.
VivoPower International (Nasdaq: VVPR) a annoncé que sa filiale, Tembo e-LV, recevra 25 véhicules utilitaires électriques Tusker à Sydney, Australie, d'ici février 2025. La livraison comprend des modèles de nouvelle génération avec des fonctionnalités améliorées telles que le frein de stationnement électronique, l'assistance au démarrage en côte, le régulateur de vitesse fixe et un écran central de 12,3 pouces.
Les véhicules Tusker, qui ont obtenu l'approbation complète du type de véhicule du gouvernement fédéral australien (VTA) en novembre 2024, sont accompagnés d'une garantie constructeur de 3 ans et d'une garantie de batterie de 8 ans de CATL. Les 25 véhicules ont été préalablement attribués en raison d'une forte demande des clients. Tembo aide les propriétaires de flottes à obtenir des incitations du gouvernement du NSW pouvant atteindre 15 000 AUD par véhicule.
L'approbation VTA est importante pour le marché des pick-ups en Australasie, évalué à 10 milliards de dollars, car elle garantit la conformité aux normes de sécurité, environnementales et anti-vol pour l'utilisation sur les routes publiques.
VivoPower International (Nasdaq: VVPR) gab bekannt, dass ihre Tochtergesellschaft Tembo e-LV bis Februar 2025 in Sydney, Australien, 25 elektrische Nutzfahrzeuge des Typs Tusker erhalten wird. Die Lieferung umfasst Modelle der nächsten Generation mit verbesserten Funktionen wie elektronischer Parkbremse, Unterstützung beim Berganfahren, Tempomat mit fester Geschwindigkeit und einem 12,3-Zoll-Zentralbildschirm.
Die Tusker-Fahrzeuge, die im November 2024 die volle Typgenehmigung des australischen Bundesministeriums (VTA) erhalten haben, bieten eine 3-jährige OEM-Garantie sowie eine 8-jährige Batterieg warranty von CATL. Alle 25 Fahrzeuge wurden aufgrund der hohen Kundennachfrage bereits vorab zugewiesen. Tembo unterstützt Flottenbesitzer dabei, staatliche Anreize in Australien bis zu 15.000 AUD pro Fahrzeug zu sichern.
Die VTA-Zulassung ist wichtig für den australasiatischen Pick-up-Markt, der auf 10 Milliarden US-Dollar geschätzt wird, da sie die Einhaltung von Sicherheits-, Umwelt- und Diebstahlschutzstandards für die Nutzung auf öffentlichen Straßen gewährleistet.
- Secured full vehicle type approval (VTA) for Australian market
- Strong pre-order demand with all 25 vehicles already allocated
- Government incentives available up to A$15,000 per vehicle
- Entry into US$10 billion Australasian pick-up truck market
- 8-year battery warranty from CATL, world's largest battery manufacturer
- initial production run of only 25 vehicles
Insights
This planned delivery of 25 Tusker electric vehicles marks VivoPower's first significant commercial rollout following their important Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) in November 2024. The timing is particularly strategic as it coincides with Australia's accelerating transition to electric vehicles in the commercial sector.
Several key factors make this development noteworthy for investors:
- The inclusion of CATL as the battery supplier adds significant credibility to the product. CATL's position as the world's largest battery manufacturer provides a strong competitive advantage in terms of supply chain reliability and technology access.
- The A$15,000 per vehicle NSW government incentive effectively reduces the entry barrier for fleet operators, potentially accelerating market penetration. This could translate into faster revenue recognition and market share capture.
- The immediate allocation of all 25 vehicles suggests strong market demand, although the relatively small initial batch size indicates a measured approach to market entry.
Looking at the broader market context, VivoPower is positioning itself in the US$10 billion Australasian pick-up truck market with a first-mover advantage in the electric segment. The comprehensive warranty package (3-year vehicle, 8-year battery) demonstrates confidence in product reliability while potentially reducing customer hesitation about EV adoption.
However, investors should note that while this development is positive, the current batch size of 25 vehicles is modest relative to the market opportunity. The key to long-term success will be VivoPower's ability to scale production and maintain competitive advantages as larger automotive manufacturers enter the electric utility vehicle space.
Delivery of 25 Tusker vehicles includes next gen model with upgraded cruise control, safety and multimedia features from February 2025
All 25 vehicles have been allocated due to strong demand from customers and partners
Tembo is working with fleet owners to assist them in securing the NSW government fleet incentive of up to A
Tembo Tuskers offer the best value for money homologated
Tuskers come with a 3-year warranty, 8 year battery warranty from CATL, the world's largest battery company
LONDON, Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (Nasdaq: VVPR) ("VivoPower" or the "Company") announced today that its subsidiary, Tembo e-LV ("Tembo"), has been advised that it will receive shipment of 25 Tusker full electric utility vehicles into Sydney, Australia before the end of February 2025. Tembo will subsequently be able to deliver Tuskers to customers and partners.
The Tusker batch includes the next generation model which has upgraded features, including EPB (electronic park braking), Uphill Drive assistance, Fixed Speed Cruise Control, Bluetooth Car Phone, 12.3-inch Centre Console screen interface as well as AEBS and the popular V2L (vehicle 2 load feature).
The Tembo Tuskers offer the best value for money
The Tusker received full Australian Federal Government on road homologation vehicle type approval (VTA) approval in November 2024, following a rigorous testing and evaluation program by independent Australian Federal Government approved inspectors. VTAs are a critically important regulatory milestone in the Australasian pick-up truck market, which is estimated to be approximately US
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Established in 2014 and listed on Nasdaq since 2016, VivoPower is an award-winning global sustainable energy solutions B Corporation company focussed on electric solutions for off-road and on-road customised and ruggedised fleet applications as well as ancillary financing, charging, battery and microgrids solutions. VivoPower’s core purpose is to provide its customers with turnkey decarbonisation solutions that enable them to move toward net-zero carbon status. VivoPower has operations and personnel covering Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates.
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