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REE Unveils Leopard, a Fully Autonomous Concept Vehicle Based on REE’s Modular EV Platform
Concept vehicle is powered by a new modular REEboardTM EV platform architecture Last-mile autonomous delivery solution ideal for delivery, e-retail and
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\nConcept vehicle is powered by a new modular REEboardTM EV platform architecture\n\n\nLast-mile autonomous delivery solution ideal for delivery, e-retail and logistics, with design developed based on stated needs from specific companies\n\n\nDesigned to leverage the ease of autonomous drive system integration to REEcenterTM electronic control unit (ECU) and REEcorners for unparalleled performance and safety\n\n\nLeopard will be showcased at REE booth in CES 2022, Jan. 5-8 in Las Vegas\n\n\n TEL-AVIV, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nREE Automotive Ltd. (NASDAQ: REE), a leader in e-mobility, revealed today its autonomous concept vehicle based on a brand new ultra-modular EV platform design. The full-scale concept is geared for customers including last-mile autonomous and electric delivery companies, delivery fleet operators, e-retailers and technology companies seeking to build fully autonomous solutions.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211115006246/en/REE Unveils Leopard, a Fully Autonomous Concept Vehicle Based on REE’s Modular EV Platform (Photo: Business Wire)\nFully-autonomous delivery fleets ‘Powered by REE’ will allow customers to build autonomous and electric vehicle fleets according to their exact specifications with unmatched interior space for transporting passengers and cargo. REE’s technology will be seamlessly integrated with any top hat and autonomous hardware.\n\nLeopard’s design and specifications are the result of 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 and the following additional specifications:\n\n\nX-by-wire REEcorner technology for drive, steer and brake control\n\n\nNarrow design of 1.4 m (4.6 ft) and small footprint of 2.5 m2 (26.6 ft2) for enhanced maneuverability\n\n\nEasy cargo accessibility\n\n\n50 kWh battery capacity\n\n\nTop speed of 60 mph\n\n\nCargo volume of 180 ft3\n\n\nLeopard – a last mile autonomous concept vehicle – is designed to carry significantly more cargo due to REE’s low, flat floor. This means improved environmental impact of fewer trips in fewer vehicles, backed by a strong cost of...