It provides a zero-emission version of the industry-leading Cascadia and debuts its innovative safety and connectivity features.
The new eCascadia is built on the best-selling heavy-duty truck platform in North America. Extensive development and rigorous testing through several prototypes and customer-tested trucks, resulted in a powerful and efficient battery electric truck with multiple battery and drive axle options. The eCascadia is ideally suited for short-haul routes that allow for depot-based charging, examples of which include last mile logistics, local and regional distribution, drayage and warehouse to warehouse applications. Some of the core technical information is as follows:
- 320 to 470 hp (235 to 346 kW)
- Typical range of 230 miles (370 km) depending on vehicle configurations
- Multiple battery options and maximum capacity of almost 440 kWh
- Recharge of 80 percent in approximately 90 minutes
- Up to 82,000 lbs (37,200 kg) max GCW (Gross Combination Weight)
- Available with single or tandem eAxle
- 116 in (295 cm) day cab configuration
Detroit, the industry-leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art engines, axles and transmissions, is the power behind the eCascadia. The in-house developed Detroit ePowertrain is designed for a full integration with the eCascadia for maximum power, increased driving dynamics, and driver comfort, all with zero emission.
The eAxle is an electric drivetrain component integrated with an electric motor, transmission and specialized electronics within a compact unit. Detroit’s ePowertrain provides two eAxle designs including a dual or single motor. The Detroit ePowertrain offers three battery options for a range of sizes and average, zero-to-full charging times starting with 194 kWh (one and a half to three hours), 291 kWh (two to four hours), and 438 kWh (two to six hours). Detroit’s Li-Ion batteries enable the eCascadia to meet critical range targets without sacrificing payload.
Because the Detroit ePowertrain produces less heat than a traditional combustion engine, temperature and packaging requirements for cooling are minimized. This allows the eCascadia to come with closed hood vents, and a new grille, which reduces drag by forcing more air around the vehicle, as opposed to pulling it through the radiator. Source