Hexagon Agility and Brudeli Green Mobility announced a collaboration integrating Hexagon Agility’s CNG/RNG systems with Brudeli’s plug-in PowerHybrid technology.
Brudeli says its PowerHybrid allows long-haul trucks to operate up to 80% electric energy, utilizing a dual electric motor system. The setup enables the powertrain to effortlessly switch between serial and parallel hybrid modes, allowing the truck to operate in the most efficient mode as vehicle speed, load, driving patterns, and battery charge level vary.
This system provides flexibility for fleets to operate with energy options such as renewable natural gas (RNG), and the plug-in battery system can be charged with a Level 2 charger. The system has 75 miles of all electric range.
Brudeli says it is currently at work getting its PowerHybrid technology NZEV-compliant to comply with the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule.
“There is growing awareness of the need to cut emissions from medium- and heavy-duty trucks, which make up more than 20% of overall CO2 emissions in the U.S. transport sector,” says Lasse Bjørkhaug, chief executive officer at Brudeli. “Our partnership with Hexagon enables fleets in hard-to-electrify market segments to achieve zero-emission operation in sensitive areas, while eliminating range anxiety for longer trips with RNG. Additionally, fleet operators will benefit from trucks that offer superior electric-like performance without the same payload restrictions.”
“The Brudeli PowerHybrid enables fleet owners to retain the power, performance, and fuel cost-savings offered by natural gas engines, while simultaneously harnessing the efficiencies of electric,” says Eric Bippus, executive vice president of sales and systems development at Hexagon Agility. “We believe hybrid could play a role in commercial trucking in the future, and we are excited to take an active role bringing that to the market.”
The companies plan to introduce the first pilot trucks with this technology in 2026, with serial production slated for 2028.
