Targetting customers from last-mile autonomous and electric delivery fleet operators, e-retailers and technology companies seeking to build fully autonomous solutions, REE Automotive, on Tuesday, unveiled its autonomous concept vehicle.
Called Leopard, the concept is developed based on ultra-modular EV platform design. The fully-autonomous delivery fleets ‘Powered by REE’ will enable customers to build autonomous and electric vehicle fleets as per their exact specifications with unmatched interior space for transporting passengers and cargo.
According to the company, Leopard’s design and specifications result from collaborative work with leading global delivery and technology companies focused on autonomous delivery and Mobility as a Service (MaaS) fleets.
The concept vehicle is 3.4 m in length with front-wheel-steer, rear-wheel-drive and has a 2-tonne gross vehicle weight rating. Besides, it has X-by-wire REEcorner technology for the drive, steer and brake control, easy cargo accessibility, and a cargo volume of 180 cubic feet. Powered by a 50 kWh battery, the vehicle can reach a top speed of 60 mph.
Daniel Barel, Co-founder and CEO, REE, said, “This concept showcases just one design application of our ground-breaking technology, one that answers the strategically crucial question of how to carry out autonomous, zero-emissions last mile deliveries, which has huge growth potential. Autonomous and electric vehicles ‘Powered by REE’ offer unsurpassed operational efficiency and the lowest total cost of ownership combined with full flexibility when it comes to integrating top hats in virtually any size, shape or form. We’re here to make the shift to a carbon neutral future a reality faster and at scale.”