Shem, LLC

Johann Christiaan Vorster

Herman Edward Steyn

Shane Leppan

Francois Pierre Hough

Dion Van Leeve

Andrew Taitz

Steve Moss

In at least one embodiment, a system for a class 7 or 8 vehicle is provided. The system includes a first motor, a second motor, and a controller. The first motor is configured to generate torque for the vehicle. The second motor is configured to drive an engine of the vehicle such that the vehicle meets a desired speed as set forth by a driver. The controller is configured to drive at least one of the first motor and the second motor and to receive a first signal indicative of a speed of the vehicle. The controller is further configured to deactivate the first motor if the speed of the vehicle is greater than a predetermined speed limit.

System and method for two step motor for electric vehicle (EV) truck and commercial vehicle applications

A heavy-duty truck chassis has a frame assembly having a first rail spaced from a second rail to define a gap therebetween. A front axle is supported by the frame assembly and is positioned proximate a front portion of the frame assembly. A rear axle is supported by the frame assembly and is positioned proximate a rear portion of the frame assembly. A fuel tank is supported by the frame assembly and positioned in the gap and behind the rear axle.

Heavy duty truck chassis having rear mounted fuel tank

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Durbanville, South Africa

Johann Christiaan Vorster