SEA ELECTRIC STRENGTHENS WORLDWIDE PRESENCE AT BRISBANE TRUCK SHOW

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The recent Brisbane Truck Show at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane, Australia, held a significant presence for global automotive technology company, SEA Electric.

The company has showcased the first-ever public appearance of a full range of operational-ready electric trucks utilising proprietary SEA-Drive® power systems, new SEA Electric branding, and the announcement of senior global leadership taking its helm throughout the Asia Pacific region.

According to a statement, the appointment of Bill Gillespie, president of Asia Pacific, and promotion of Glen Walker to vice president of Asia Pacific, bring a wealth of international transport industry and electric vehicle expertise to the region during a time of growth for SEA Electric worldwide.

Following a recent US$42 million investment, SEA Electric brings electrification solutions and opportunities to nearly every corner of the globe, and in the United States it has added further assembly capacity, creating the current potential for approximately 60,000 units per annum. (US$1 = RM4.143)

According to SEA Electric President and Founder Tony Fairweather, SEA Electric has not only created a low-cost delivery solution, but equally meaningful it has developed a medium voltage/lightweight power system with performance outcomes that exceed the internal combustion engine equivalent.

The North American market, which recently became the new home for SEA Electric’s California-based headquarters, has the largest capability for upfitting capacity at 60,000 units annually.

The addition of a Des Moines Technical Center and planned offices in Chicago, Brooklyn, and Miami before August this year represents SEA Electric’s commitment to the market.

The Brisbane Truck Show highlighted five new SEA-Electric-branded truck models, including the launch of the SEA 300-45 EV and the SEA 300-85 EV. Both models are fully ADR compliant and assembled in Melbourne for Australian distribution.

While SEA Electric’s roots originate in Australia, along with various manufacturing and technology capabilities, the company’s North American growth brings a business model that can be replicated in Europe, as well.

-- BERNAMA