Thor, Airstream’s parent company, revealed a plug-in hybrid RV prototype that strikes a pretty good balance between electric power, overall range, and general usefulness.
When it comes to electric RVing, there are many advantages. Visiting the great outdoors without contributing to its destruction is a big one, but I’ve also found that the electric torque is great for towing, and having a huge battery can be nice for taking the creature comforts of home along. But one thing really sucks: towing a big trailer or driving a big camper on electric power.
But for a vehicle that’s not plugged in much and regularly driven past its range, it’s about like a hybrid, but with the added expense of a bigger battery. This sounds a whole lot like the duty cycle of an RV. Without many plugs in the great outdoors and with long stretches of road between the most popular camping spots, it’s tough to feel like a plug-in hybrid would help much.
This collaboration with Harbinger Motors, a name synonymous with medium-duty EV innovation, has birthed a hybrid platform that not only promises adventure but does so with a conscience. How? By offering an estimated 500-mile range, thanks to a 14o-kWh battery pack and a low-emissions gasoline range extender. The pack is made of multiple 35 kWh packs that fit between the platform’s frame rails. Altogether, they weight about 2,300 pounds.
Performance-wise, it’s not just about going the distance, but doing so with gusto. The electric motor delivers up to twice the torque of a typical diesel engine , meaning the RV accelerates without struggling, whether you’re merging onto highways or tackling mountain passes.
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