Advanced hydraulics for ReVolt’s extended-range electric trucks (ERETs)
Through Flodraulic, ReVolt is also sourcing advanced components from Danfoss Editron for the trucks’ complex power systems. Indeed, state-of-the-art generators, inverters, and controllers from Danfoss Editron will now equip ReVolt's hybrid trucks. These components "are essential to the systems that convert mechanical energy from the combustion engine into electricity to charge the battery".
U.S.-based manufacturer of extended-range electric trucks (ERETs) ReVolt has recently announced valuable cooperation with Flodraulic, a global fluid power solutions specialist. The partnership has the target to design advanced hydraulic systems for its best-in-class series hybrid trucks.
In addition, through Flodraulic, ReVolt is also sourcing advanced components from Danfoss Editron for the trucks’ complex power systems. Indeed, state-of-the-art generators, inverters, and controllers from Danfoss Editron will now equip ReVolt’s hybrid trucks. These components “are essential to the systems that convert mechanical energy from the combustion engine into electricity to charge the battery”, which powers electric motors driving the wheels. Also, the inverter converts DC to AC, while a controller manages power distribution and optimizes battery use for smooth operation.
ReVolt’s extended-range electric trucks
“ReVolt is committed to building a better truck, which means we need to entirely rethink how we approach the design and engineering of every system from the ground up,” said Chris Passmore, Director of Technologies at Flodraulic. “With over 50 years in fluid power and as a partner in electrification, we brought in our most experienced team to apply everything they’ve learned to help ReVolt develop a drivetrain that redefines on-highway transportation.”
As explained here, ReVolt Motors offers a 1,200-mile range and zero emission operation for up to 100 miles in EV mode while still offering 670 system hp and 3,500 lbs.-ft. of torque. The ability to shift from diesel to electric based on the driving application results in about 40% fuel savings.
“We’ve received a strong response to our technology, reinforcing the demand for our hybrid drivetrain solutions,” said ReVolt Motors founder and CEO Gus Gardner. “I can’t think of anyone who can navigate complex engineering challenges like the Flodraulic team. Their insights and recommendations, especially in terms of integrating Danfoss’ high-quality components, have been indispensable.”
