ReVolt Motors to unveild new hybrid Peterbilt truck in the U.S.
In terms of environmental benefits, ReVolt states that the hybrid system can slash carbon emissions by 40%, even with diesel fuel usage, positioning the vehicle for EPA certification as a near-zero emissions solution. “American truckers want their trucks to reflect their identity, and our retrofit technology allows them to continue driving the trucks they love while still making a living”, said Gus Gardner, ReVolt Motors founder and CEO.
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Trucks technology provider ReVolt Motors will soon unveil first-of-its-Kind Classic Peterbilt 379 truck with series hybrid drivetrain. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the engineering and design company is set to turn heads at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, at the end of March.
According to ReVolt, “with the simple flip of a switch, drivers can change from using a diesel generator on the open road to operating on electricity in areas with zero-emissions mandates. The truck also provides 3,500 lbs.-ft. of torque and 670 horsepower to handle the toughest freight jobs with ease”.
ReVolt’s hybrid truck “designed for American truckers”
“Drivers should not have to choose between losing their longtime routes because of changing regulatory environments or losing the truck in which they have already made significant investments,” said Gus Gardner, ReVolt Motors founder and CEO. “American truckers want their trucks to reflect their identity, and our retrofit technology allows them to continue driving the trucks they love while still making a living.”
The retrofit also eliminates the need for a separate auxiliary power unit (APU) to power the sleeper cab without idling the main engine, providing drivers with nearly endless heat and AC. In addition, ReVolt’s hybrid system seamlessly charges the truck batteries through the range extender and regenerative braking.
In terms of environmental benefits, ReVolt states that the hybrid system can slash carbon emissions by 40%, even with diesel fuel usage, positioning the vehicle for EPA certification as a near-zero emissions solution.
