Photo: Harbinger.com
Apparently, the brass at the Los Angeles-based electric vehicle startup Harbinger Motors agreed and will introduce the world to their electric chassis cab at the 2022 Detroit International Auto Show on Wednesday.
Harbinger Motors is led by a trio of industry veterans from Faraday Future, Canoo, and Coda Automotive, who plan to launch their electric chassis cab by the end of next year, according to Automotive News.
A chassis cab is essentially made up of a frame complete with suspension, brakes, and powertrain. These assemblies are then sent to an upfitter to install a body form to complete them into ambulances, delivery vans, garbage and tow trucks, and any other work-type vehicles.
These guys might be on to something, having designed and built a single modular unit electric axle that is made up of electric motors with inverters and gearbox. The company claims the chassis cab could last up to 20 years or 450,000 miles (724,204 km).
Power comes in the form of a liquid-cooled 800-volt battery pack. The pack is designed for end-use customers to have the option to select battery cells from a manufacturer of their choice.
The battery pack can be scaled in 35 kWh increments up to 140 kWh with 1-hour fast charge capabilities to meet the demands of medium-duty vehicle users. The eAxle, as the company refers to its creation, combining the motor, inverter, and gearbox, is capable of producing enough torque to support Class 6 applications.
Gross axle weight rating (GAWR) options range from 6,000 to 9,000 lbs (2,721 to 4,082 kg) on the front and 12,000-17,500 lbs (5,443-7,938 kg) on the rear. The company states the ride height of their steel-framed creation is best-in-class.
Harbinger's approach certainly is in contrast to that of Rivian in terms of providing a box-built chassis that fleet operators can tailor to their specific needs. The chassis is similar to those produced by legacy automakers such as Ford, only Harbinger's is electric.
A chassis cab is essentially made up of a frame complete with suspension, brakes, and powertrain. These assemblies are then sent to an upfitter to install a body form to complete them into ambulances, delivery vans, garbage and tow trucks, and any other work-type vehicles.
These guys might be on to something, having designed and built a single modular unit electric axle that is made up of electric motors with inverters and gearbox. The company claims the chassis cab could last up to 20 years or 450,000 miles (724,204 km).
Power comes in the form of a liquid-cooled 800-volt battery pack. The pack is designed for end-use customers to have the option to select battery cells from a manufacturer of their choice.
The battery pack can be scaled in 35 kWh increments up to 140 kWh with 1-hour fast charge capabilities to meet the demands of medium-duty vehicle users. The eAxle, as the company refers to its creation, combining the motor, inverter, and gearbox, is capable of producing enough torque to support Class 6 applications.
Gross axle weight rating (GAWR) options range from 6,000 to 9,000 lbs (2,721 to 4,082 kg) on the front and 12,000-17,500 lbs (5,443-7,938 kg) on the rear. The company states the ride height of their steel-framed creation is best-in-class.
Harbinger's approach certainly is in contrast to that of Rivian in terms of providing a box-built chassis that fleet operators can tailor to their specific needs. The chassis is similar to those produced by legacy automakers such as Ford, only Harbinger's is electric.
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