kscarbel2 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Heavy Duty Trucking / February 15, 2017 Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has unveiled its first plug-in hybrid-electric Class 6 truck. The vehicle, developed by Efficient Drivetrains Incorporated (EDI), combines up to 50 miles of all-electric driving with 300 miles of driving range in hybrid mode. The plug-in hybrid-electric drivetrain reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 80% compared to a conventional Class 6 truck. It also features exportable power capacity up to 160 kW. By harnessing the power of the on-board batteries, the vehicle can power up to 125 homes, potentially eliminating planned outages and shortening unplanned outages. Featuring a flatbed design, the truck will be used to haul materials such as transformers to job sites. PG&E has accepted delivery of two of the units. PG&E has worked with EDI in the past, implementing two different Class 5 PHEV truck models in 2014. . 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48781-pge-unveils-plug-in-electric-truck/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
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