Earthcruiser expands into overlanding EV market

Earthcruiser expands into overlanding EV market

EarthCruiser Innovations is developing a slide-in truck camper for domestic electric trucks.

EarthCruiser is expanding into overlanding products specifically for electric vehicles. This includes the official launch of a pre-order deposit program for slide-in campers engineered for the next generation of EV trucks.

EarthCruiser’s innovation division, ECI (EarthCruiser Innovations), is currently developing products for the electrification of overlanding, including the slide-in truck camper for domestic EV trucks. ECI is in collaboration with domestic automotive manufacturers and says it looks forward to expanding that division of the company. Additional details will be announced at future dates in 2023, the company says.

“There are many similarities with our current EarthCruiser habitat and one that would be required to function with an electric platform,” said Lance Gillies, founder of EarthCruiser. “It’s critical to maximize efficiency in order to allow vehicles to go further. Managing limited storable onboard energy capacity, operating within an acceptable range envelope and staying safe and comfortable is the essence of an overlanding vehicle and we have been doing that for years. EarthCruiser is extremely good at energy efficiency and the amount of energy required to move an EC down a road is significantly less than our competitors.”

The company is currently asking customers to place a refundable $100 deposit to reserve an EarthCruiser slide-in camper.

The company adds that the camper will work just as well with internal combustion engine vehicles. When customers are ready to transition to EV, the camper will be ready for life on the back of an EV after a few software updates.

You May Also Like

Yadea launches three new eBike models in the U.S.

Yadea debuted three new e-bike models to the U.S. market at this year’s CES in Las Vegas – Innovator, URider S and Trooper 01.

Yadea-e-bike-Trooper-1400

Yadea debuted three new e-bike models at this year's CES – Innovator, URider S and Trooper 01. Yadea says its proprietary "intelligent motor" comes with a maximum torque of 100Nm and a multi-sensor integrated algorithm that can accurately determine the rider's intention, with the torque sensor accuracy reaching 0.01Nm. With no internal connectors, the motor has the least number of parts in the industry, minimizing the possibility of interference while making it easier to repair and replace, the company says.

Goodyear debuts commercial EV tire for regional fleets

Goodyear said the RangeMax RSD EV is equipped to handle the higher load capacities of EVs.

Goodyear-EV-1400
Ford to double, triple production of some EVs

Ford plans to produce additional Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, Maverick and E-Transit vehicles to meet customer demand.

Ford-Lightning-F150-Mustang-Boost-EV-Production-1400
Stellantis to make $155M EV investment in three Indiana plants

Optimized electric drive modules will help platforms achieve driving range up to 500 miles, Stellantis says.

Stellantis-Electrification-EV-1400
Ford wins USPS contract for 9,250 left-hand drive EVs

The USPS also awarded three suppliers contracts to purchase more than 14,000 EV charging stations.

USPS-EVs-1400

Other Posts

U.S. feds announce new EV charging network standards

The new standards will ensure everyone can use the network, no matter what car you drive or which state you charge in.

Federal-EV-Charging-Standards-1400
The Future of Motorcycling: ICE vs. EV

Does it really have to be a battle between these two bike powertrains?

ICE-vs-EVmotorcycles-1400
Sono Motors terminates Sion solar-powered car development

The company said termination of the Sion program reflects a decision to focus on a capital-light business model.

sono-motors-bosch-1400
Emotion is among the biggest motivators for EV buyers

Connecting with consumers’ emotions and personality is more likely to ignite interest in battery electric vehicles.

Emotion-EV-Buying-1400