Wabash announced it was selected to receive a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO). This three-year research and development project, in partnership with the University of Delaware’s Center for Composite Materials, aims to integrate high-efficiency solar energy into refrigerated trailers and truck bodies. The initiative seeks to make zero-emission mid-mile transportation commercially viable.
The project will utilize Wabash's proprietary EcoNex™ Technology, a composite material designed to enhance thermal efficiency and reduce energy consumption. The University of Delaware will contribute its TuFF technology, which uses recycled aerospace-grade carbon fiber to strengthen and lighten the vehicles. This combined approach addresses significant barriers to electrification, such as weight and energy consumption.
Wabash is the only trailer and truck body original equipment manufacturer selected for this government grant, underscoring its leadership in sustainability and innovation. The project's goal is to develop enabling technologies that reduce vehicle weight and energy needs, offering fleets greener and more efficient transportation options.
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