Post by danny466 on Sept 27, 2018 7:15:47 GMT -5
Cummins unveiled its PowerDrive suite of plug-in hybrid electric solutions on a functional Kenworth T370 utility truck at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hannover, Germany.
PowerDrive replaces the conventional transmission and switches in real time between two hybrid and pure electric modes, optimizing the powertrain for the best fuel economy in any situation. The hybrid utility truck featured a recovery crane that could operate off of either engine power take-off or electric power. The vehicle is also configured with exportable grid quality electric power to recharge other vehicles.
PowerDrive replaces the conventional transmission and switches in real time between two hybrid and pure electric modes, optimizing the powertrain for the best fuel economy in any situation. The hybrid utility truck featured a recovery crane that could operate off of either engine power take-off or electric power. The vehicle is also configured with exportable grid quality electric power to recharge other vehicles.