The classic Airstream trailer is running on electricity. Less than a year after the plan was announced Pursuit of electric touring rickshawAirstream parent company Thor Industries announced the concept version Wednesday at the 2022 Florida RV SuperShow.
Dubbed the eStream, the concept uses integrated battery packs and an electric motor to reduce the attenuation range of an EV trailer or improve the fuel economy of a petrol or diesel vehicle, according to a press release. magazine of Thor Industries.
Underneath the familiar streamlined bodywork (which helps reduce aerodynamic drag, notes Airstream) is a powertrain developed by ZF — which has shown it can extend the range of an Audi E-Tron tow truck returns what it won’t load.
Airstream eStream e-camping trailer
An electric motor drives the axle of the trailer in certain situations, allowing the trailer to push itself and thus reducing the load on the towed vehicle. It can even be used to remotely maneuver trailers in and out of parking spaces, according to Airstream.
While the eStream is officially just a concept, it could make towing an EV easier. As we’ve emphasized, towing an EV is an exercise in patience and planning, as you can see the range almost halved. So anything with the potential to increase range would be a big help for campers driving EVs.
Also, the Boulder trailer from Colorado Teardrops bring spare batteries (75 kwh to be exact), so you can quickly charge your car with them to fill the gap between charging stations. The built-in battery can provide up to 60kw DC fast-charging output, giving it a 100-mile range boost in 10 minutes, the company claims.
