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What is this electric truck that Amazon is using?

Discussion in 'Electric Vehicles' started by Vinc, Jan 31, 2021.

  1. Vinc

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    I saw an odd Amazon truck a few days ago that seems to be advertised as electric. Yet, it is not a Rivian prototype and I could not find any references to it online. Anybody knows?

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  2. Cosmacelf

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    Dunno. Try to locate that logo on the front of the truck?
     
  3. Vinc

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    #3 Vinc, Jan 31, 2021
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    I tried, but I could not figure out what it is. And yet, it kind of looks familiar. I thought it could be Workhorse, but it does not seem to be.
     
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    I think this is the company that makes that truck.

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  5. Vinc

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    Yes! Great catch. Interestingly I cannot find an official partnership with Amazon, but that is absolutely it. Thanks!
     
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    The battery cooling management system seems very advanced....

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    #7 Watts_Up, Jan 31, 2021
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    Thank you for the link bit I wish the Web site provides some technical information.
    Looking ant some of the videos I noticed the following:

    1. The motor is located longitudinally, instead of been located between the wheels, like the Tesla Semi:

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    So there is a need to use a traditional drive shaft and differential,
    which might not be the most efficient solution, but might be the most economical solution.

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    The use a traditional drive shaft and differential,
    might also allows using a standard transmission gear box, which might be needed for the semi version.

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    #8 Watts_Up, Jan 31, 2021
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    2. The batteries seem to use some cylindrical cells, but I didn't notice any liquid cooling system:

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  9. Vinc

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    Yep. Just from the website, had I not seen one in everyday traffic, I would totally think that they are another vaporware, we may deliver something a few years from now, kind of brand.
     
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    I consider such trucks been more like a conversion system similar to Workhorse.

    The Rivian vans project for Amazon seems a little more technologically advanced:

     
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    Looks like a great value product!
     
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    The nearest amazon fulfillment center to me is just over an hour. I see the large Amazon vans in my area. But. I have yet to see these vans. Are they only in California?
     
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