UD Trucks Introduces Locally Assembled Euro 5 Range In Malaysia For Enhancing Sustainability in Logistics
UD Trucks, together with its sole distributor partner Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd (TCIE), has recently rolled out the first units of complete knocked-down (CKD) Euro 5 UD Quester and UD Croner trucks. The local assembly of the heavy-duty UD Quester and medium-duty UD Croner were done by Tan Chong Motor Assemblies Sdn Bhd (TCMA) at its Segambut plant.
UD Trucks’ Euro 5 range was launched in Malaysia last year and features advanced Euro 5 engines fitted with UD Truck’s Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology to offer enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact (Malaysia will actually be implementing Euro 4 emission regulations on 1 April 2024). UD Trucks is the first Japanese brand to introduce a range of Euro 5 rated heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks, and assemble them in Malaysia. 
“As a sustainability leader among the Japanese trucks brand globally and with a long-standing history of innovation, UD Trucks is committed to continuously offer superior emissions control technology for higher efficiency and cleaner environment. Our new Euro 5 truck range underlines our corporate purpose of creating “Better Life” for the people, planet and business through sustainable transport solutions”, shared Steve Hedouin, Managing Director Hub Malaysia, UD Trucks.
According to Hedouin, the locally assembled Euro 5 trucks aim to facilitate future-proof logistics operations for UD’s Malaysian customers in a more competitive manner, and playing a part in enhancing their ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) goals for sustainable mobility.Say Teck Ming, Chief Operating Officer, TCIE said, “As part of the Tan Chong Group, we are proud to roll out the new CKD Euro 5 UD Quester and Croner, as it signifies the enduring partnership between UD Trucks and TCIE. We have been assembling the heavy-duty Quester and medium-duty Croner since 2016 and 2018 respectively, and to continue with the new Euro 5 range is an understandable and beneficial rationale for all our stakeholders, especially our customers.”
“Featuring new emission control engines and significant upgrades, the UD Euro 5 CKD trucks will help to reduce environmental impact, improve business efficiency and the overall total cost of ownership for our customers’ logistics operation. Importantly also, the trucks will offer operators efficiency at an affordable price range,” he added.
The CKD operation at TCMA involves various stages, including cab welding and trimming, chassis assembly, and end-of-line inspection. Supporting TCMA in this project is UD Trucks International’s manufacturing team which helped on securing processes and tooling for assembly readiness, training line operators and quality control, and checking to ensure a smooth production process.
According to UD Trucks and TCIE, there are already substantial orders for the Euro 5 trucks placed by key logistics customers, with ongoing production aligned to meet their demands. Production will be ramped up in response to new orders.
“Many of our long-time customers have actually expressed their willingness to support environmental sustainability and implement greener trucking solutions. Whenever they are prepared to do so, UD Trucks and TCIE are always ready to render the assistance and knowledge that would help them transition to cleaner fleet within cost effective measures for the long run,” said Say Teck Ming. 
The SCR technology in UD Trucks’ Euro 5 range significantly reduces nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions, 60% and 80% respectively, compared to Euro 3 levels. More importantly, it also lowers fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Furthermore, the AdBlue diesel exhaust fluid used together with the SCR technology to reduce harmful gases such as NOx will be readily available at all 26 TCIE branches and dealerships throughout Malaysia.
