Cummins Aeos
The Cummins Aeos is an electric-powered semi-truck tractor unit, an Urban Hauler Tractor, designed by Cummins.[1] The vehicle is named after Aeos, the flying horse, one of four, of Greek mythology that pulled the chariot of the god Helios across the sky; and the Sun with it.[2] It is the first fully electric heavy-duty truck revealed to the public,[3] and the first electric model from Cummins.[4] The aerodynamic semi truck body was designed by Cummins partner Roush Industries, while Cummins focused on the battery and driveline systems.[5]
| Aeos | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Type | Semi truck tractor unit |
| Manufacturer | Cummins |
| Model years | 2019 |
| Assembly | Roush Industries |
| Designer | Cummins |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Class 7 |
| Body style | Day cab |
| Chassis | 2 axle |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 2 asynchronus motors |
| Transmission | Single-stage reducer |
| Propulsion | Electric |
| Battery | 140 kWh |
| Electric range | 161 km (100 mi) |
| Plug-in charging | AC |
| Dimensions | |
| Curb weight | 8,165 kg (18,000 lb) |
Specifications
The Aeos is an 18,000 pounds (8,200 kg) short-haul day-cab two-axle Class 7 tractor unit (prime-mover). It is to have a 140 kWh battery pack that will allow a range of 100 miles (160 km) when hauling the maximum load of 44,000 pounds (20,000 kg). The Li-ion battery is to have a 1-hour recharge time. Additional battery packs could extend the range to 300 miles (480 km). It is equipped with regenerative braking and low rolling resistance tires to maximize the range. An option for a range extender engine (the Cummins B4.5 or B6.7 motors) could be added for additional range. The big rig truck would have a gross vehicle weight rating of 75,000 pounds (34,000 kg). Solar panels can be equipped onto the trailer to increase range.[1][2][5][6][7][8][9]
Production
Production shall begin in 2019, with OEM production partners, and not by Cummins itself. Cummins will provide battery and driveline systems to its production partners.[2][5][9]
See also
- Proterra, Inc., U.S. electric bus manufacturer
- Nikola Motor Company, U.S. electric semi rig manufacturer, and also utility vehicles
- Toyota Project Portal class 8 fuel-cell truck
- Tesla Semi class 8 battery-electric tractor unit
- Freightliner eCascadia class 8 battery-electric tractor variant of conventional truck
References
- Collin Woodard (30 August 2017). "Cummins Brings Out Electric Semi Truck Ahead of Tesla". MotorTrend.
- Steve Sturgess (29 August 2017). "Cummins Debuts All-Electric Demonstration Truck, the Aeos". Transport Topics.
- "Cummins unveils fully-electric heavy duty truck". Clean Tech Canada. Canadian Manufacturing. 30 August 2017.
- "Cummins is coming after Tesla with an electric semi". Fox News. 30 August 2017.
- Chris Paukert (30 August 2017). "Cummins beats Tesla to the punch by revealing electric semi truck". Roadshow. cNet.
- Jon Fingas (29 August 2017). "Cummins unveils an electric big rig weeks before Tesla". engadget.
- Brett Williams (30 August 2017). "Cummins is set to battle Tesla with its new all-electric semi truck". Mashable.
- Mark Kane (30 August 2017). "Besting Tesla's Reveal By Just Days, Cummins Unveils AEOS Electric Semi". Inside EVs.
- Michael Bates (30 August 2017). "Introducing Cummins' AEOS: Fully Electric Class 7 Truck". NGT News. Next-Gen Transportation.