This is from the Pebble web site. They do not mention a clutch
Regenerative Braking Control: The regenerative braking system, which adds energy while driving, is managed by software, allowing it to modulate or stop charging once the battery reaches capacity.
The Pebble Flow trailer does exaclty what the Slate truck needs to do when being towed. Provide a small boost when being towed on flat ground, a little more boost when going up a grade, and a little regen when going down a grade or when brakes are applied. Slate needs to work a deal with...
Can one of you smart people explain how my Lexus NX450H+ starts out with the rear wheels being driven by the electric motor, then they disengage if traction is not needed. Can the same technology be used on the Slate truck to make it towable?
I am in the same camp as a lot of other people here...
Even if Ford or another manufacturer makes a low priced entry truck, you will still have to get a second loan every time you bring it to the dealer for service. I was meeting a friend at the Lexus dealer last week who was dropping his car off for service. They have signs all over saying you...
The engineering has been done. Lexus and Hyndai have solved the disconnect problem.
A company called "Range Energy" makes a semi trailer that assists the truck on uphill and downhill.
All Slate has to to is adapt it to their product.
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If you’re going to make it towable, why not go the extra step and pre-wire it for break and turn signals. They can also make it so that if you go up a certain grade for a certain distance, the electric drive wheels kick in and help push the RV up the upgrade. And...