THOR Industries and Harbinger Collaborate to Deliver the World's First Hybrid Class A Motorhome
THOR Industries (NYSE: THO) has unveiled the world's first hybrid Class A motorhome, the THOR Test Vehicle, built on an electric vehicle platform developed by Harbinger. This groundbreaking collaboration integrates a low-emissions gasoline range extender, delivering an estimated 500 miles of range. The hybrid platform, set for commercial availability in 2025, is expected to qualify as a Near-Zero Emission Vehicle (NZEV).
Key features include:
- 140-kWh battery pack with solar rooftop
- 800-volt electrical architecture for rapid charging
- Ability to serve as a home backup power source
- Double-wishbone front suspension and steer-by-wire system
- Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)
THOR Industries (NYSE: THO) ha presentato il primo motorhome ibrido Class A al mondo, il THOR Test Vehicle, costruito su una piattaforma di veicolo elettrico sviluppata da Harbinger. Questa collaborazione innovativa integra un estensore di gamma a benzina a basse emissioni, offrendo un'autonomia stimata di 500 miglia. La piattaforma ibrida, disponibile commercialmente nel 2025, dovrebbe qualificarsi come Veicolo a Emissioni Quasi Nulle (NZEV).
Le caratteristiche principali includono:
- Pacchetto batteria da 140 kWh con pannelli solari sul tetto
- Architettura elettrica a 800 volt per una ricarica rapida
- Possibilità di funzionare come fonte di energia di emergenza per la casa
- Sospensione anteriore a doppio braccio oscillante e sistema di sterzo by-wire
- Sistema avanzato di assistenza alla guida (ADAS)
THOR Industries (NYSE: THO) ha presentado el primer autocaravana híbrido Clase A del mundo, el THOR Test Vehicle, construido sobre una plataforma de vehículo eléctrico desarrollada por Harbinger. Esta colaboración revolucionaria integra un extensor de alcance a gasolina con bajas emisiones, ofreciendo un alcance estimado de 500 millas. La plataforma híbrida, que estará disponible comercialmente en 2025, se espera que califique como un Vehículo de Emisiones Casi Nullas (NZEV).
Las características principales incluyen:
- Pila de batería de 140 kWh con techo solar
- Arquitectura eléctrica de 800 voltios para carga rápida
- Capacidad para servir como fuente de energía de respaldo para el hogar
- Suspensión delantera de doble brazo y sistema de dirección by-wire
- Sistema Avanzado de Asistencia al Conductor (ADAS)
THOR Industries (NYSE: THO)는 세계 최초의 하이브리드 A 클래스 모터홈인 THOR Test Vehicle을 소개했습니다. 이는 Harbinger가 개발한 전기차 플랫폼 위에 제작되었습니다. 이 획기적인 협력은 저배출 가솔린 범위 확장기를 통합하여 약 500마일의 주행 거리를 제공합니다. 하이브리드 플랫폼은 2025년에 상업적으로 출시될 예정이며, 거의 제로 배출 차량(NZEV)로 인정될 것으로 예상됩니다.
주요 특징은 다음과 같습니다:
- 140-kWh 배터리 팩과 태양광 루프탑
- 빠른 충전을 위한 800볼트 전기 아키텍처
- 가정용 백업 전원으로 사용할 수 있는 능력
- 더블 위시본 전방 서스펜션 및 와이어 방식의 조향 시스템
- 첨단 운전 보조 시스템(ADAS)
THOR Industries (NYSE: THO) a dévoilé le premier camping-car hybride de classe A au monde, le THOR Test Vehicle, construit sur une plateforme de véhicule électrique développée par Harbinger. Cette collaboration révolutionnaire intègre un prolongateur de gamme à essence à faibles émissions, offrant une autonomie estimée de 500 milles. La plateforme hybride, qui sera disponible commercialement en 2025, devrait être classée comme Véhicule à Émissions Pratiquement Nulles (NZEV).
Les caractéristiques clés comprennent :
- Batterie de 140 kWh avec toit solaire
- Architecture électrique de 800 volts pour une charge rapide
- Capacité à servir de source d'énergie de secours pour la maison
- Suspension avant à double bras et système de direction by-wire
- Système d'Aide à la Conduite Avancé (ADAS)
THOR Industries (NYSE: THO) hat die weltweit erste hybride A-Klasse Wohnmobil vorgestellt, das THOR Test Vehicle, das auf einer von Harbinger entwickelten Elektrofahrzeug-Plattform basiert. Diese bahnbrechende Zusammenarbeit integriert einen emissionsarmen Benzinreichweitenverlängerer, der eine geschätzte Reichweite von 500 Meilen bietet. Die hybride Plattform soll 2025 kommerziell verfügbar sein und wird voraussichtlich als Fahrzeug mit nahezu Null-Emissionen (NZEV) eingestuft.
Wichtige Merkmale sind:
- 140-kWh-Batteriepack mit Solar-Dach
- 800-Volt-Elektroarchitektur für schnelles Laden
- Die Fähigkeit, als Notstromquelle für das Zuhause zu dienen
- Doppelte Wishbone-Vorderachse und by-wire Lenkung
- Fortschrittliches Fahrerassistenzsystem (ADAS)
- THOR Industries unveils world's first hybrid Class A motorhome with 500 miles of range
- Collaboration with Harbinger to develop an electric vehicle platform for RVs
- Expected qualification as a Near-Zero Emission Vehicle (NZEV)
- Commercial availability set for 2025
- Advanced features including rapid charging, home backup power capability, and improved driving performance
- None.
Debut of the hybrid medium-duty chassis highlights THOR's leadership in innovation and commitment to electrifying the future of RVs
● Built on Harbinger's electric medium-duty chassis, the hybrid platform delivers an estimated 500 miles of range
● Confident and powerful acceleration for merging and mountain driving
● Smooth ride, handling, and steering via independent double-wishbone front suspension and steer-by-wire system
● Thoughtful and highly integrated power system simplifying energy management and extending time off grid
● Ability to serve as a home backup power source and charge other battery powered devices, including eBikes and power tools
"Electrification will play a central role in the future of mobility, including RVing," said THOR Industries President and CEO Bob Martin. "This first-of-its-kind hybrid platform and our ongoing collaboration with Harbinger are reinforcing THOR's leadership in this segment and creating major points of product differentiation for our family of companies."
THOR's Test Vehicle is a demonstration hybrid RV constructed on a Harbinger platform, which was purpose-built for the unique range requirements of the RV industry, exclusively for THOR. This is the first electrified chassis explicitly designed to power Class A motorhomes and was designed to alleviate range anxiety and deliver the ultimate in travel freedom and sustainability.
The hybrid chassis is powered by a 140-kWh battery pack, a low-emissions gasoline range extender that recharges the battery, and solar rooftop. The platform's 800-volt electrical architecture allows for rapid charging at DC Fast Charger locations, which facilitates more time on the road. The batteries can also be charged at traditional campsites, via the range extender, and solar power, whether on the road or off-grid camping.
The hybrid platform can also serve as a backup home power source and could one day allow owners to sell power stored in the vehicle back to the grid.
The Test Vehicle's electric powertrain delivers excellent acceleration and torque, offering up to twice the torque of a diesel engine, for confident highway driving on mountain roads and through rough terrain.
The platform's design innovations go beyond the powertrain. Harbinger's chassis includes all major vehicle systems of an electric vehicle, including drivetrain, high voltage battery system, steering, brakes, and more. Its double-wishbone front suspension, steer-by-wire system, and class-leading Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features provide a safe, smooth ride and excellent handling, even in a large vehicle.
"We founded Harbinger with a mission to modernize the medium-duty vehicle industry with our world-class electric chassis," said Harbinger CEO and Co-Founder John Harris. "Our collaboration with THOR and their family of companies allows us to help advance the RV sector and lay the groundwork for products that will enhance the RVing experience."
The THOR Test Vehicle is available for dealer test drives on THOR's RV Experience Track at the Elkhart Dealer Open House, the largest dealer event in
The THOR-Harbinger partnership and the world's first hybrid Class A platform will truly allow RVers to Go Everywhere. Stay Anywhere®.
Please find media assets here.
About THOR Industries
THOR Industries is the sole owner of operating companies which, combined, represent the world's largest RV manufacturer. For more information on the Company and its products, please visit https://www.thorindustries.com/.
About Harbinger
Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger's best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies designed specifically for commercial and specialty vehicles, Harbinger is bringing a first-of-its-kind EV platform to market, priced at parity to traditional gasoline and diesel vehicles. Harbinger: familiar form, revolutionary foundation.
To learn more about Harbinger, please visit www.harbingermotors.com. You can find the company press kit HERE.
View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/thor-industries-and-harbinger-collaborate-to-deliver-the-worlds-first-hybrid-class-a-motorhome-302254992.html
SOURCE THOR Industries
FAQ
What is the estimated range of THOR's new hybrid Class A motorhome?
When will THOR's hybrid RVs be commercially available?
What are the key features of the THOR Test Vehicle's hybrid platform?
Where can dealers test drive the THOR Test Vehicle?
