Why Drive? By equipping trailers with our ground-breaking yDrive technology, we turn every fuel truck into a hybrid combination, while acting as a range extender for electric trucks. yDrive features regenerative braking, allowing a battery pack to be charged during deceleration or downhill travel. As you accelerate, our zero-emission power assist kicks in. As a result, you reduce fuel consumption and extend the range of your truck!
A recent simulation study conducted by the prestigious Dutch research institute TNO has revealed the remarkable potential of our technology. A tri-axle trailer equipped with our electric drivetrain can save up to 40% on fuel consumption during urban and regional delivery. Currently, more than 30% of Europe’s three million trailer fleet qualify for our revolutionary technology.
Imagine the positive impact if all eligible trailers were fitted with yDrive — approximately 2% of Europe’s total CO2 emissions could be saved – all while reducing each vehicle’s total cost of usership!
We understand that one-size-does-not-fit-all. That’s why our technology is built on a modular architecture with standardized building blocks, allowing for versatile customization. The system comprises a high-torque e-axle, a high-power battery pack, and a smart controller. Together, these building blocks create a powerful and efficient hybrid solution tailored to meet the specific needs of our customers’ operations.
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Our e-axle is a masterpiece that combines proven concepts from the truck and trailer industries, leveraging their existing economies of scale. The transversely mounted and integrated e-motor remains within the periphery of the trailer suspension, ensuring seamless integration into the trailer chassis. Here’s a glimpse of its exceptional features:
The control unit serves as the brain of the yDrive system and is available in three versions to meet the specific needs of our customers:
Energy storage is a vital aspect of the yDrive system. Our compact Renewable Energy Storage System (RESS) houses the battery pack, power electronics, and cooling system, all designed to perfection. We utilize the cutting-edge Toshiba LTO (Lithium Titanate Oxide) battery chemistry, ensuring unparalleled performance:
Harnessing the power of LTO technology, our relatively small 30 kWh battery pack is more than sufficient for urban and regional delivery. For applications with fewer brake events, we offer an optional onboard charger, transforming your “mild hybrid” into a full-fledged “plug-in hybrid” for maximum convenience.
At Econogy, we believe in the power of collaboration. We lead a consortium of five esteemed organizations committed to developing, building and demonstrating an electric drivetrain for trailers. Joining forces with TNO, THT New Cool, V-tron and DLS, we’re driving the road freight industry towards a more sustainable future.
Our innovative yDrive system is co-funded by the European Union, the Dutch Province of Flevoland and the DKTI-Transport regulation of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
In addition, we participate in the LODYT (LOcal DYnamic Twin) project, where advanced functionalities such as our control unit, communication with the tractor unit, V2X integration, and a driver-focused HMI are being developed.
