PowerSled work trailer combines e-axle, solar, and battery to cut fuel costs and power job sites
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Jo Borrás
Summary
The PowerSled is a new powered work trailer concept developed by the Lightship team that combines an e-axle, solar panels, battery storage, and a portable gas generator in an open trailer chassis. It can haul up to 8,700 lbs. while reducing fuel consumption for both diesel and electric tow vehicles, and also provides portable power for job sites or campgrounds. The concept aims to solve multiple problems simultaneously — cutting fuel costs, powering equipment, and maintaining EV towing range — unlike traditional powered trailers that focus on a single use case.
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bskyPowerSled work trailer combines e-axle, solar, and battery to cut fuel costs and power job siteselectrek.coKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe new PowerSled concept is a bit different, promising construction crews the ability to do both.
The PowerSled is a work trailer that bundles an e-axle, solar panels, battery energy storage, and a portable gas generator (boo) in an open trailer chassis.
The end result is a towable trailer that can haul 8,700 lbs. without destroying an EV tow vehicle's driving range.
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