Tokyo Motor Show - Nissan Diesel (UD) launches electric medium truck

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Press Release / November 1, 2015-11-03

The UD “Electric Demonstrator” is a pure electric medium truck.

Silent and emissions-free, it features a full-sized body that maximizes transport efficiency.

The truck’s pure electric drivetrain was developed in-house by UD parent Volvo Group.

Emissions-Free

Zones where noise and speed are limited are becoming more and more common, as are zero-emissions areas. The UD Electric Demonstrator Truck can cross all zones and go where conventional trucks can’t.

Silent Running

Because of its pure electric drivetrain, the UD Electric Demonstrator Truck provides a drivers with a significantly quieter and more comfortable experience.

Large Cargo Space

The UD Electric Demonstrator Truck is a fully functioning medium-sized truck. This allows for greater flexibility, and the ability to carry large payloads.

Electrical Flow (http://cdn.udtrucks.com/media.axd/Tms/downloaded/54483-UD-ELECTRIC-DEMONSTRATOR-GRAPHIC-INNER-5996mmx2455mm.pdf?v=BweWw9M5AAA)

Driving
1. Both batteries send power to the junction box
2. The junction box combines the power from both batteries and sends it to the electric motor driver
3. The electric motor driver controls the electricity and sends it to the electric motor
4. The electric motor sends the electricity to drive the wheels
5. The electric motor sends the electricity via the unique 2-speed AMT to drive the wheels

Braking Regeneration
1. Brakes create a resistance to the electric motor
2. Resistance to electric motor begins to generate electricity
3. Regenerated electricity is distributed back to the two batteries
4. Batteries are charged with regenerated electricity

Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9v7Y4mQozg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIDGN_VttIY