The 'P7-C' is an electric commercial truck that makes use of the groundbreaking chassis and electric vehicle platform created by Israeli company REE.
Classed as a medium-duty truck, the 'P7-C' is truly a trailblazing vehicle in that it does not have any mechanical connection between the chassis and the control mechanisms. In other words, it's well and truly an 'x-by-wire' vehicle meaning that it offers a combination of complete steer-by-wire, brake-by-wire and drive-by-wire control. This allows for an electric commercial truck that is exceptionally versatile, easily maneuverable and offering flexibility in the driver's orientation.
This functionality also means that the 'P7-C' truck has an exceptionally flat chassis, which translates to increased space for passengers and cargo.
Image Credit: REE Auto
What's Driving This Trend
- X-by-wire Technology
- The emergence of 'x-by-wire' technology in electric commercial trucks creates innovative opportunities for enhanced maneuverability and driver flexibility.
- Versatile Electric Commercial Trucks
- The development of electric commercial trucks with complete steer-by-wire, brake-by-wire, and drive-by-wire control presents disruptive innovation opportunities for increased versatility and maneuverability.
- Flat Chassis Design
- The adoption of flat chassis design in electric commercial trucks opens up possibilities for increased space and improved functionality for passengers and cargo.
Who This Affects Most
- Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
- The rise of x-by-wire technology in electric commercial trucks provides disruptive innovation opportunities for electric vehicle manufacturers to design and produce more versatile and flexible models.
- Transportation and Logistics
- The development of electric commercial trucks with complete steer-by-wire, brake-by-wire, and drive-by-wire control offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the transportation and logistics industry to improve maneuverability and efficiency.
- Automotive Engineering
- The adoption of flat chassis design in electric commercial trucks presents disruptive innovation opportunities for automotive engineers to create vehicles with increased space and improved functionality.
