Progress on the eRoadMontBlanc project: building the digital model of the chassis
A new stage in the eRoadMontBlanc project has been successfully completed: the building of the digital model of chassis for the 44T truck, which will be retrofitted by GREENMOT from a diesel to an electric vehicle.
Precise digitisation with 3D scan technology
As part of this phase, we enlisted the assistance of an expert service provider with extensive experience of 3D scanning tools. The company was therefore able to scan the truck’s chassis with the utmost precision. This process involved capturing datum points and the surface of the chassis as a point cloud. Using this technique, we were able to create a digital model that is an accurate three dimensional reconstruction of the object.
Reverse engineering and optimisation
The resulting model, known as reverse engineering, is fully compatible with all computer aided design (CAD) software. Once the digital model was complete, it was handed over to the team of mechanical design engineers. These Greenmot experts will now work on optimising the integration of the various retrofit components into the chassis, as well as designing the required chassis and mounting brackets.
Full vehicle transformation
The transformation of the truck is not restricted to the integration of an electric powertrain. It also includes the installation of fundamental components such as the motor, gearbox and batteries. In addition, we will be integrating crucial complementary functions, including the ERS charging arm, the air-conditioning compressor and the DC/DC converter. Once the truck has been converted to electric power, it will be fitted with the CCR (retractable current collector) so that it can collect the current from the ground level conductive rail.
