new Tesla Cybertruckofficially unveiled on Friday, has a really cool feature: range extender in the form of an additional battery installed in the case. However, this solution, aimed at providing the maximum autonomy promised by the manufacturer, is not an absolute novelty in the electric pickup sector.
Brand decision Elon Musk It takes up about a third of an electric pickup’s cargo space and is designed primarily for long-distance travel or for hauling heavy loads in challenging situations. While important details about price, weight, installation and removal methods are still missing, the idea of making it removable seems like a strategic choice.
Already in 2019 Rivian filed a patent application for “removable auxiliary battery”, designed for installation in the front part of the cargo compartment of electric vehicles.
Description patent from the American automaker talks about a system for electric vehicles, including an auxiliary battery equipped with the cooling system is integrated and connected to the vehicle through electrical connectors. This configuration allows the module to be inserted into the cargo compartment and removed if necessary.
It now remains to be seen whether the decision made by Tesla is different from Rivian’s to avoid legal issues.
Source: HD Motori
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