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Rav Long Ranger

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Rav Long Ranger Hybridizing Trailer The Long Ranger was an AC Propulsion project (commissioned by Toyota) to build a generator trailer that would allow liquid-fueled high-speed travel in the Rav4EV. For most practical purposes, the project was a great success that never really saw the light of day before the Rav4EV program was terminated.

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Toyota RAV4 EV key for meeting California ZEV requirements; Tesla powertrain uses Model S components

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The powertrain uses two independent coolant loops: one for the electric motor and charger assembly, and another for the battery and DC-DC converter. The vehicle’s DC-DC converter also powers a high-voltage heating system, to heat the battery pack coolant during operation in low ambient temperatures.

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