
""If you look across the step van and the RV use case, we've got three wheel bases, four different GVWR [gross vehicle weight ratings], and sort of four different powertrain options, with four, five, [or] six battery packs, plus the hybrid across all of that stuff. We have 99.5% part commonality. That's the game changer.""
""Switching to Harbinger's hybrid powertrain - which is predominantly electric but leverages the gas engine to top up the battery - allows us to enhance our emergency response capabilities while being environmentally conscious.""
Harbinger's electric vehicle platform is gaining traction in various sectors, including emergency services. The company has partnered with Frazer to produce ambulances and larger mobile healthcare vehicles using its hybrid chassis. This platform's adaptability allows for customization based on customer needs, including the option for a range-extending combustion engine. Harbinger has successfully raised over $300 million and has applications in RVs, delivery vans, and box trucks, showcasing its versatility and part commonality across different vehicle types.
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