As part of the strengthened relationship, EMAV will provide investigative R&D, design and engineering for the new EMAV PRU (Power Regeneration Unit) trailer, a self-propelled electric vehicle power regeneration system that is aimed at extending the range of any EV.
“The PRU will benefit owners of electric vehicles sold globally by making it possible to take an already capable electric vehicle on much longer trips, and enabling consumers to charge their electric vehicle where infrastructure does not yet exist. The PRU is intended to supply electric energy to any electric vehicle over the next ten years while the government and the transportation industry establish the necessary national electric vehicle charging station infrastructure,” stated the press release.
The PRU is based on the Jeep Off Road campers/trailers range and comes with integrated electric control technologies developed by EMAV. The EV range extender is expected to enter the market in the second half of next year, with the company releasing a running prototype in the first quarter of 2011.
"For electric cars to be truly viable for a mass consumer audience, we need to bridge the gap between low-range electric vehicles that can travel moderate distances to electric vehicles which can truly become the sole family vehicle," said Wil Cashen, founder and President, EMAV, explaining the importance of the product’s goal.
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