Engineering:BrightDrop Zevo

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BrightDrop Zevo
2022 BrightDrop EV600.jpg
2022 BrightDrop Zevo 600
Overview
ManufacturerBrightDrop (General Motors)
Production2022–present
AssemblyCanada: Ingersoll, Ontario (CAMI Assembly)
Body and chassis
ClassMedium duty truck
Body styleDelivery van
PlatformUltium
Powertrain
Electric range250 mi (402 km)
Dimensions
Length288 in (7,315 mm)[1]
Width85 in (2,159 mm)[1]
Height107 in (2,718 mm)[1]
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weightClass 2 (6,001-10,000 lb)[2]

The BrightDrop Zevo is a battery electric delivery van produced by General Motors for its electric commercial vehicle marque BrightDrop.[3] It was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show on 12 January 2021. There are two models, the larger Zevo 600 (formerly EV600) and the smaller Zevo 400 (formerly EV410)

History

Rumors began circulating in June 2020 that GM was working on an all-electric delivery van, codenamed "BV1".[4] According to earlier reports from December 2019, an all-electric van would be built at Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly. At the time, the two contracts for 100,000 Rivian EDV electric delivery vans ordered by Amazon and 10,000 Arrival Vans ordered by UPS were collectively valued at US$4 billion.[5]

The BrightDrop EV600 was unveiled as the marque's first vehicle at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on 12 January 2021 along with the EP1 electric pallet cart; GM announced that FedEx had ordered 500 EV600s.[6] The smaller EV410 was first shown that September;[7] telecommunications company Verizon was the first customer for the smaller van, with deliveries scheduled for 2023.[8] In April 2022, BrightDrop announced it had renamed its products; the EV600 and EV410 became the Zevo 600 and Zevo 400, respectively. In addition, the EP1 was renamed to the Trace (e-cart spelled backward).[9][10]

GM partnered with KUKA, a close supplier, to build the first batch of vehicles in Michigan so they could meet their 2021 delivery target.[11] GM was scheduled to shift Zevo production to the CAMI Automotive factory at Ingersoll, Ontario in November 2022.[12] Some of the robots and tools made and used by KUKA to assemble the initial batch will be transferred to CAMI; CAMI staff have been using the initial batch to refine the production processes.[13] Zevo 600 production at CAMI began on December 5, 2022. At maximum capacity, CAMI will be able to build 50,000 Zevo vans per year. Production of the smaller Zevo 400 is scheduled to start in late 2023.[14]

In addition to FedEx and Verizon, the fleet management company Merchants Fleet placed the largest single order of 18,000 EV600 and EV410 vans by November 2021.[15] FedEx received the first 5 EV600 vans from a 500-vehicle fleet order in December 2021, which they will operate out of their Inglewood, California facility;[16][17] the delivery company increased its order by 2,000 additional units and Walmart reserved 5,000 units in January 2022.[18] Consumer sales are scheduled to commence in 2022.[19] In September 2022, Hertz announced it would order up to 175,000 electric vehicles from GM, including an unspecified number of BrightDrop Zevo 600 vans.[20] BrightDrop announced its first order from outside the US in December 2022; it will deliver vans to DHL Express Canada.[14]

On January 11, 2024 GM recalls all 2022 Model Year BRIGHTDROP EV600 and as per the NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V014000 the total number of units is 66 of which GM estimates 5% is affected with the Front-Drive Unit that May Leak Oil and Cause Fire. [21][22]

It is anticipated the replacements for the Chevrolet Express / GMC Savana, scheduled for the 2026 model year, will also use Ultium battery technology and may use a smaller version of the Zevo platform.[23]

Design

The Zevo range is based on the Ultium battery announced by GM in 2020.[24] Because the van does not need a drive train axle, engineers were able to lower the step-in height by 2 inches (5.1 cm), improving ergonomics and reducing the physical strain on delivery drivers.[25] The body is made of composite materials incorporating recycled content, riding on a typical battery-electric vehicle skateboard chassis with the underfloor traction motors and battery lowering the vehicle's center of gravity.[26] The chassis uses high-strength steel in the rocker panels, door reinforcement beams, floor structure, and side pillars extending forward from the front firewall.[27]

Powertrain

The Zevo 600 has an estimated driving range of 250 mi (400 km),[6][28] which allows the vans to charge overnight for a full day of deliveries. Typical delivery routes average between 100 and 150 mi (160 and 240 km) per day, and the initial range was designed to ensure that delivery drivers could complete an entire route with confidence regardless of weather or traffic conditions.[29] In addition, more gentle or partial charging cycles can be applied, which would prolong the life of the traction battery.[30]

The high voltage traction battery in the Zevo 600 uses 20 Ultium modules; for comparison, the GMC Hummer EV uses 24 Ultium modules and has an usable capacity of 212.7 kW-hr, so the Zevo 600 has an estimated capacity of 170–178 kW-hr.[30][31] The Zevo 600 is capable of recharging at rates of up to 120 kW (DC) or 11.5 kW (AC).[30][32]

The first vans were equipped with an all-wheel drive system using two traction motors, one each for the front and rear axles, and the combined output was 300 hp (220 kW) and 390 lb⋅ft (530 N⋅m).[31] A front-wheel drive variant is expected in the future.[33]

Cargo

The Zevo 600 has an advertised 600 cubic feet (17 m3) of cargo volume and a GVWR of under 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg), providing an estimated payload rating of 2,200 lb (1,000 kg).[32] The smaller Zevo 400 has 410 cu ft (12 m3) of cargo volume,[29] with a body approximately 20 ft (6.1 m) long, designed to fit in a standard parking space; the Zevo 400 rides on an approximately 150 in (3,800 mm) long wheelbase.[34]

The Zevo 600 has a sliding curbside door that is 3 ft (0.91 m) wide to facilitate moving bulky packages, and the dashboard on that same curb side has a depression that can accommodate two standard United States Postal Service bins.[32] The cargo area is separated from the driver's compartment with a sliding bulkhead door, and a translucent roof is available along with standard motion-activated LED lights to illuminate the rear,[31] which will accommodate a standing person who is 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) tall without stooping.[32] When the exterior roll-up door is up, the rear opening measures 60.0 in (1,520 mm) wide and 72.0 in (1,830 mm) high.[1]

Driver assistance

Advanced driver-assistance systems include pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, and a rear-view camera. For the driver's convenience, the vehicle has parking assistance and may be locked, unlocked, or started remotely; fleets can monitor battery state of charge and track vehicle locations remotely as well.[32] The steering wheel and seat are equipped with haptic technology to warn the driver of potential hazards through vibration.[35]

Current displays use Android Automotive OS, but the interface may be customized in the future.[31] Electronic systems and accessories are operated from the low-voltage (12V) battery, which is carried at the driver's feet.[27]

Guinness World Record

In April 2022, FedEx driver Stephen Marlin set the Guinness World Record for greatest distance traveled by an electric van on a single charge, driving a Zevo 600 from New York City to Washington, D.C., a distance of approximately 260 miles (420 km).[36][37]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Lopez, Jonathan (January 19, 2021). "BrightDrop EV600 vs. ICE-Powered Rivals: Dimensional Comparison". https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/01/brightdrop-ev600-vs-ice-powered-rivals-dimensional-comparison/. 
  2. ↑ "PG&E EV Fleet Program Summary of Zero Emission Vehicles and Equipment for Distribution and Delivery Fleets". https://www.pge.com/pge_global/common/pdfs/solar-and-vehicles/clean-vehicles/ev-fleet-program/PGE_EV-Fleet_Vehicle-Availability_Distribution-Delivery.pdf. 
  3. ↑ Abuelsamid, Sam (12 January 2021). "GM Launches 'BrightDrop' Brand For Electric Commercial Vehicles". https://www.forbes.com/sites/samabuelsamid/2021/01/12/general-motors-launches-brightdrop-new-electric-commercial-vehicle-brand/?sh=7dd567a26f4d. 
  4. ↑ O'Kane, Sean (June 4, 2020). "General Motors is reportedly working on an electric delivery van". The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/4/21280862/gm-bv1-electric-van-delivery-ultium-amazon-ford-transit. 
  5. ↑ LaReau, Jamie L. (June 4, 2020). "GM is working on an all-electric work van to build at Detroit-Hamtramck plant, report says". Detroit Free Press. https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2020/06/04/gm-electric-work-van-bv-1/3142626001/. 
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  7. ↑ Jones, KJ (October 6, 2021). "BrightDrop EV410 First Look: GM's Smaller Electric Delivery Van". Motor Trend. https://www.motortrend.com/news/gm-brightdrop-ev410-electric-service-van/. 
  8. ↑ Wayland, Michael (September 28, 2021). "GM's commercial EV business BrightDrop to supply new van to Verizon". CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/28/gms-brightdrop-unveils-new-electric-van-for-verizon.html. 
  9. ↑ Hall, Kalea (1 April 2022). "GM's BrightDrop announces new names for its EV products". The Detroit News. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2022/04/01/brightdrop-announces-new-names-ev-products/7247490001/. 
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  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Priddle, Alisa (December 5, 2022). "GM's BrightDrop Electric Commercial Vans Ramping Up Production". Motor Trend. https://www.motortrend.com/news/general-motors-gm-brightdrop-electric-commercial-vans-ramping-up-production/. 
  15. ↑ Alamalhodaei, Aria (November 18, 2021). "GM's electric delivery unit BrightDrop expands deal with Merchants Fleet". TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/18/gms-electric-delivery-unit-brightdrop-expands-deal-with-merchants-fleet/. 
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  17. ↑ Hawkins, Andrew J. (December 17, 2021). "FedEx receives its first electric delivery vans from GM's BrightDrop". The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/17/22839470/fedex-gm-brightdrop-electric-delivery-van-ev600. 
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  20. ↑ Bellan, Rebecca (September 20, 2022). "Hertz will order up to 175,000 EVs from General Motors, including BrightDrop vans". TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2022/09/20/hertz-will-order-up-to-175000-evs-from-general-motors-including-brightdrop-vans/. 
  21. ↑ "NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V014000". January 11, 2024. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V014. 
  22. ↑ "Brightdrop recall not down to inherent battery risks" (in en). 2024-01-23. https://www.evinfocus.com/gm-brightdrop-recall/. 
  23. ↑ Lassa, Todd (June 29, 2022). "GM Will Replace Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana with EVs in 2026". Autoweek. https://www.autoweek.com/news/a40435740/gm-will-replace-chevrolet-express-gmc-savana-with-evs-2026/. 
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  26. ↑ McIntosh, Jil (April 25, 2022). "First Drive: 2022 BrightDrop Zevo 600". Driving.ca. https://driving.ca/reviews/first-drive/first-drive-2022-brightdrop-zevo-600. 
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 "Information for first and second responders: Emergency Response Guide, BrightDrop EV600 Truck / Van Li-ion Battery". National Fire Protection Association. https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/Files/Training/AFV/Emergency-Response-Guides/BrightDrop/2022-BrightDrop-EV600_Emergency-Response-Guide_english_US.ashx. 
  28. ↑ Lutz, Hannah (1 April 2022). "BrightDrop renames electric delivery vans". Automotive News (Crain Communications). https://www.autonews.com/marketing/brightdrop-renames-electric-delivery-vans. 
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 Priddle, Alisa (September 28, 2021). "GM Starts BrightDrop Electric Delivery Van Production, Expands Lineup". Motor Trend. https://www.motortrend.com/news/gm-brightdrop-electric-delivery-van-ev600-ev410/. 
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 Carney, Dan (April 22, 2022). "GM's BrighDrop EV Sets a Record on its Rush to Mass Production". Design News. https://www.designnews.com/automotive-engineering/gms-brightdrop-ev-sets-record-its-rush-mass-production. 
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 31.3 Baldwin, Roberto (May 30, 2022). "What it's like to drive GM's BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric delivery van". Autoblog. https://www.autoblog.com/2022/05/30/brightdrop-zevo600-review/. 
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 32.3 32.4 Cole, Craig (September 22, 2021). "Exclusive first look: BrightDrop EV600 electric delivery van". Road/Show (CNet). https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/exclusive-first-look-brightdrop-ev600-electric-delivery-van/. 
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  36. ↑ LaReau, Jamie L. (22 April 2022). "Driver sets Guinness World Record in a GM electric commercial van". Detroit Free Press. https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2022/04/22/driver-sets-guinness-world-record-gm-electric-commercial-van/7402542001/. 
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