New Drivetrain Tech from Fering Might Revolutionize EV Industry
Fering Pioneer’s Lithium Titanate Oxide battery pack and 800cc range extender might just motivate consumers to adopt electric mobility.
The popularity of electrified propulsion systems for off-roading is rapidly growing. British start-up Fering recently unveiled an electric pickup truck prototype, the Pioneer with a revolutionary drivetrain and body construction that signals massive changes for the off-road industry.
Like most all-wheel-drive EVs, the Fering Pioneer gets a dual electric motor layout. However, instead of employing a Lithium-ion battery pack, the Pioneer draws its power from Lithium Titanate Oxide cells. The truck’s unconventional battery is designed to deliver better performance in challenging weather conditions.
The Fering Pioneer also gets an 800cc range extender. The three-cylinder combustion engine runs on biodiesel, and thanks to its long-range fuel tanks, the Pioneer can offer around 4,350 miles of range. This revolutionary drivetrain technology has great potential and might motivate consumers to adopt electric mobility. According to a recent SEMA market research, range anxiety is one of the primary factors that deter customers from adopting alternative-power vehicles.
Fering Pioneer’s unconventional bodywork is extremely lightweight.
The same research reports that in 2020, exterior body panels were responsible for 16% of all aftermarket parts sales in the alternative power vehicle segment. The body panels of Fering Pioneer are made out of a strong canvas. The material is the same as the one used in making tough hiking boots and offers better insulation than its metal counterparts. As a result of this, the Fering Pioneer only weighs around 3307 lbs (1500 kgs).
Back home, the all-new 2021 Wrangler 4xe has become one of the best-selling nameplates ever since its debut. Unfortunately, the off-roader’s 22-mile all-electric driving range is not as impressive as other PHEVs in the segment. Jeep has also confirmed that it will introduce its first-ever all-electric model in 2023. It will not surprise us if the American automaker also introduces innovations similar to the aforementioned EV startup. This way Jeep can ensure that its first battery-powered model will deliver impressive range and performance.
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