Commercial electric vehicle startup Harbinger claims it could eliminate upfront premiums over gas or diesel
There is a new commercial EV launch on the block. It’s called Harbinger and claims to have an EV platform for midsize trucks that will eliminate upfront fees compared to current petrol and diesel trucks.
The platform combines an “eAxle” that combines motor, transmission and inverter in one block, a modular battery pack and streamlined chassis architecture, Harbinger said in a press release. .
According to Harbinger, the liquid-cooled battery pack is expandable in 35-kilowatt-hour increments and includes an 800-volt electrical architecture that allows for “one hour of DC fast charging capability.” The startup claims the powertrain is designed for a 20-year, 450,000-mile operating life.
Harbinger EV . Chassis
Harbinger said it will pursue “vendor agnostic” battery supply sourcing, while the package features a die-cast/structural design reminds us of Canoo’s background– and Tesla, of course. Another company is aiming to convert the format for commercial electric vehicles is REEThe company also plans to sell a basic platform that can be fitted with different body parts depending on customer needs.
The chassis combines wire steering and wire braking, as well as an independent front suspension that reduces forward overhang, improving driver visibility and vehicle maneuverability, the startup claims. These components also contribute to a fairly low floor height of 28 inches.
Harbinger EV . Chassis
Harbinger says it plans to sell a chassis and chassis scrapped cabin, the latter of which is designed for popular midsize truck body styles, such as vans, vans and RVs. .
The startup will show off its EV platform at the upcoming 2022 Detroit Auto Show, followed by initial deliveries to customers in 2023. Full-volume production is scheduled for 2024 .
Timing is essential, and the electric commercial truck market is about to heat up. It will soon get some impetus from Washington DC, in the form of credit up to $40,000 as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). And 17 states are standing by the plan electrify 30% of trucks and buses by 2030.
