Self-propelled trailers are coming

[GunnarH]

Quote:

"The AI-THt is designed to integrate a battery system rated up to 100 kWh, along with a self-assist propulsion concept that allows the trailer to assist in moving its own mass. The goal is to reduce towing strain and range anxiety — two persistent challenges when pairing heavy trailers with electric vehicles.​

At this stage, the revised AI-THt remains a design concept presented through renderings. Even so, with reservations now open at $148,000 for a planned 2026 delivery, the project is more than just a vision."​

https://www.thomasnet.com/insights/ac-future-ai-tht-trailer/

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[RLXXI]

There's another company that put them on the market last year. Pretty nice rigs from what I see.

 

[CdnCGM23]

But again, it's not the size or mass of the trailer that cuts the range in half. Its the shape/drag created by the trailer. I have a 1k lb open utility trailer that cuts my range in half. But I don't have to go far so it's never an issue for my Lightning.

 

[jdmackes]

But again, it's not the size or mass of the trailer that cuts the range in half. Its the shape/drag created by the trailer. I have a 1k lb open utility trailer that cuts my range in half. But I don't have to go far so it's never an issue for my Lightning.

Exactly, I have a 20/27 ft trailmanor trailer and my range only drops to about 1.7 miles per kw when towing it due to the fact that it folds down. It's a great travel trailer for towing due to that (plus I love that it can fit into my garage)

 

[CavRider]

There is also the Pebble Flow with deliveries underway for some months now.

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[The Weatherman]

And then there is the Lightship.

https://lightshiprv.com/

 

[CavRider]

And then there is the Lightship.

https://lightshiprv.com/

Same as post #2 eh?

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