Equipping trailers with yDrive technology turns any fuel-powered truck into a hybrid, or increases the range of electric trucks. yDrive features regenerative braking, which recharges a battery pack while decelerating or driving downhill. When accelerating, emissions-free power assist kicks in to reduce fuel consumption and increase the truck’s range.
A three-axle trailer equipped with this electric powertrain can see fuel savings of up to 40% during urban and regional travel. More than 30% of Europe’s three million trailer fleet is eligible for this revolutionary technology. If all eligible trailers were equipped with yDrive, we could save about 2% of Europe’s total CO2 emissions while reducing the overall cost of operating each vehicle.