Bollinger Motors (now a subsidiary of Mullen Automotive) has teamed up with truck physique and trailer producer Wabash to develop a refrigerated truck physique on an electrical chassis.
Wabash has developed a light-weight composite expertise referred to as EcoNex Expertise which it says will seamlessly combine with Bollinger’s Class 4 electrical chassis cab, and ship vital weight financial savings, resulting in elevated payload capability and decrease prices.
EcoNex is made with a high-efficiency foam core, encapsulated in a polymer fiber-reinforced shell and a protecting gel coat. Wabash says it could possibly increase thermal efficiency by as much as 30%, whereas lowering weight by as much as 20%, and that the structural power eliminates the necessity for steel or wooden.
“Wabash’s EcoNex composite expertise reduces the quantity of electrical energy wanted to take care of chilly temperatures,” mentioned Mark Ehrlich, VP of New Enterprise Improvement at Wabash. “The all-electric truck we’re creating with Bollinger Motors might be extremely environment friendly, with extra uptime and fewer charging in comparison with standard development.”
“I’m excited to assist inexperienced up the journey from farm to desk,” mentioned Robert Bollinger, founder and CEO of Bollinger Motors, who was impressed to begin the corporate whereas he owned a farm in upstate New York. “We’re assured Wabash’s experience in business transportation, mixed with Bollinger’s management in Class 4 electrification, will ship a superior product for patrons seeking to cut back their carbon footprints.”
Supply: Bollinger Motors through Inexperienced Automotive Congress
