Bollinger Motors files a U.S. patent application for electric Class 3 heavy duty 4×4 vehicle design with the their B1 SUV and B2 pickup truck.
The company announces a patent application for the following: mechanical architecture, electrical architecture, electric drivetrain, modes of operation, configurability, and common vehicle platform.
There is no question that the Bollinger B1 and B2 have a unique design that is simple and purposeful. These all-electric battery electric trucks are equipped with four-wheel-drive, ability to lock front and the rear differentials, effective high and low gearing, hydraulic sway bar control, hydraulic height-adjustable suspension, portal axles for increased ground clearance, and more.
Here are the images that are included in the patent application #62936929.
The Bollinger trucks also feature unique pass-through cargo compartments that allow for long item storage. The B2 truck has a midgate that connects the cab with the bed space.
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The company has targeted production and sales of the first B1 and B2 trucks at the very end of 2020. The starting price for a B1 or a B2 is $125,000.
The trucks are equipped with dual electric motors, plenty of power (614 horsepower), heavy duty 10,001 lbs GVWR, and an estimated 200 mile driving range. These truck has a 5,000 lbs payload and 7,500 lbs towing capacities.