In an industry-first move, automobile manufacturer Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) has announced plans to produce a unique electric pickup truck named the “Ram 1500 Ramcharger” with a gas-powered electric generator. This innovative design aims to address the range anxiety associated with most electric vehicles.
this dual-powered vehicle operates as a zero-emissions EV until the battery depletes, reported CNBC. At this point, an onboard electric generator, fueled by a 27-gallon, 3.6-liter V6 engine, kicks in to power the vehicle. This mechanism allows the truck to benefit from the fast acceleration of an EV, with some zero-emissions driving, without the limitation of battery range.
“This is the ultimate answer for the battery-electric truck. No one else has got anything else like it,” said Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis.
“This is going to be a game changer for battery-electric trucks,” he added.
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