GAUSSIN announced a new order from Bolloré Ports for 2 APM® 75T HE electric port tractors, 4 POWERPACK® HE and a 6x4 multi-load station for the Freetown port terminal in Sierra Leone. Successful partnership between Gaussin and Bolloré Ports: The APM® 75T HE was developed as a result of the combination of Gaussin's expertise in the production of handling vehicles, Blue Solutions' expertise in the production of electric batteries and Bolloré Ports' expertise in port logistics. This innovative partnership has led to the development of eco-responsible electric logistics and mobility solutions that are ideal for extreme environments, from the tropics to the desert, where heat alters sensitive components, particularly batteries. The APM® 75T HE is the first container transport solution designed specifically for hot countries, its unique solid-state battery technology, which is reliable at external temperatures ranging from -20°C to +60°C. Designed on the basis of a modular and versatile platform, the APM® is the only electric port vehicle on the market capable of operating without interruption due to Gaussin’s patented "battery swap" system that allows the batteries to be changed in just a few minutes. The LMP® battery is an entirely solid-state technology, designed and produced by Blue Solutions, a subsidiary of the Bolloré Group. Fully produced in France, it is distinguished by its high energy density and safety of use. The solid electrolyte gives it a very high level of safety with no risk of thermal runaway. It is particularly well suited to extreme weather conditions and to the demanding productivity of heavy handling vehicles. LMP® batteries do not contain cobalt, nickel, solvents or rare earth elements, ensuring independence from materials that are increasingly critical to society and the environment and thus providing real competitive advantages in today's market.