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Electric Vehicle Revolution Hits Roadblock as Legacy Automakers Wimp Out
Legacy automakers are in a panic as they realize that going all-electric might not be the holy grail they thought it was. In a shocking move, Harbinger Motors, a startup from Los Angeles, has developed a hybrid powertrain for an RV made by Thor Industries, which can travel 500 miles on a single charge. But don’t expect this to be a victory for the environment – the "hybrid" label is just a euphemism for a small gas generator that can feed energy into the battery pack, allowing owners to get more range without having to stop and charge.
Industry Insiders Call Out "Purity Test" Culture
Harbinger Motors CEO John Harris is frank about the reason behind this pivot: the rapid push for electrification has led to a "purity test" culture, where companies are more concerned with appearing virtuous than with finding the best solution for their customers. "If you don’t give the prescribed answer, they’re like: ‘Well, you’re not committed to the true cause and you’re not virtuously aligned with our goals here.’ And, I mean, that’s the wrong approach," Harris says.
Series Hybrid: The Dark Horse of the Electric Revolution
The approach Harbinger took is what’s referred to as a "series hybrid," a design that’s been used by only a handful of luxury cars in the past. But with automakers struggling to make the transition to all-electric, this technology is suddenly looking more appealing. Ram, for example, has already embraced this approach with its forthcoming Ramcharger pickup truck. Will other companies follow suit, or will they continue to cling to their electric-only dreams?
Image: Harbinger Motors
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