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Mack Chooses Enova for Hybrid Refueler
Enova Systems of Torrance, California, received a contract from Mack Truck,
Inc., Powertrain Division, a member of The Volvo
Group of Sweden, for the development and fabrication
of an advanced heavy-duty hybrid drive system,
funded by the U.S. Air Force for its diesel-electric
hybrid R11 refueler vehicle.
Enova will develop and manufacture the motor controller,
electric motor, and battery management systems
for the new parallel hybrid drive system using
Mack Trucks’ MD11 diesel engine. The refueler
fleet consists of approximately 300 vehicles.
Mack Trucks will also evaluate the applicability
of the drive system to commercial vehicles, commencing
with its Class 8 refuse hauler.
Enova’s portion of the $1.2 million development
program is valued at approximately $250,000, and
has the potential for additional system sales
for both military and commercial application following
the evaluation phase.
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