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Truck Tech EP105 The Electric Trailer Revolution! Range Energy's E-Axle Tech & Smart Reefer Power


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Get ready for a game-changing episode of Truck Tech! Thomas Wasson sits down with Ali Javidan, Founder & CTO of Range Energy, to reveal groundbreaking electrification technology that's not focused on the tractor.

Range Energy is putting the trailer to work with an innovative e-axle and battery system that promises to revolutionize fuel efficiency, safety, and operational transparency for fleets.

In this deep dive, learn about:

  • The "Ignored" Trailer: Why focusing on the trailer, not just the tractor, is key to decarbonizing commercial transportation.
  • E-Axle Innovation: How a drive motor and battery pack on the trailer can reduce fuel consumption (up to 70%!), provide regenerative braking, and integrate seamlessly with any tractor.
  • Smart Braking & Stability: Witness incredible safety improvements with faster reaction times than traditional ABS, significantly reducing stopping distances and preventing jackknifing, even on ice!
  • Reefer Electrification: Discover how Range Energy's system can power refrigeration units, eliminating the need for diesel gensets and capturing enough regenerative energy to run reefers for an entire shift.
  • Operational Simplicity: Learn why Range Energy's system requires zero modifications to the tractor, using standard air and light connections, and how it can be easily bolted onto existing trailers.
  • Future Applications: Explore the potential for powering auxiliary components, APUs, and even defense applications.

    Ali, with his extensive background from Tesla, Google, and Zoox, shares the vision behind Range Energy and how they're empowering fleets to achieve significant decarbonization without major operational disruptions.

    Don't miss this look at the smart, sustainable future of trucking!

    #TruckTech #RangeEnergy #ElectricTrailer #EAxle #FleetElectrification #EVTrucking #ReeferTrailer #RegenerativeBraking #SmartTrailer #CommercialTrucking #SupplyChain #Logistics #Decarbonization #CleanTransportation #ACTExpo #FutureOfTrucking #Innovation #TruckingIndustry #Freight #ColdChain #SustainableLogistics

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