VE Motion electric trailer axles cut truckers' diesel fuel bills in HALF
3 months ago
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- VE Motion unveils a battery-powered trailer system for heavy trucks, reducing fuel use by up to 50%.
- The system features a modular e-axle with a 295 kW electric motor, improving efficiency and reducing wear on diesel drivelines.
- Operates similarly to a plug-in hybrid, using regenerative braking to recover energy, especially effective in stop-and-go traffic.
- Can be retrofitted to existing trailers and works with both ICE and battery-powered trucks, offering operational flexibility.
- Base kit includes a 200 kWh battery, scalable up to 600 kWh, with DC charging up to 180 kW and AC charging at 25 kW.
- Estimated to save $50,000-$200,000 annually on fuel and reduce carbon emissions by 80-300 tons per vehicle per year.