The Gebruder Weiss Peak Evolution Team formed by Patrik, David and another David Pröschel can now be recognized in history books for using a solar-powered Electric Truck to ascend over 21,000 feet. In effect, this feat on the daunting Ojos del Salado, the world’s highest active volcano sets a new world altitude record for electric vehicles (EVs). This Swiss team’s vehicle is a modified Aebi VT450 transporter with a dual motor 240-kW Terren electric drive that was developed together with Bosch as well as Eco-Volta. Each motor generates 120 kW and spins at up to 12,000 RPM. The Electric Truck … Continue reading Swiss Solar Electric Truck Achieves Record-Breaking Ascent on World’s Highest Volcano