Under the skin, the Pioneer features one electric motor per axle and a 20 kWh battery. Power figures have not been provided but the truck can deploy up to 442 lb-ft of torque. Lithium Titanate Oxide cells make up the battery pack to further reduce weight, while an 800cc three-cylinder diesel engine acts as an onboard generator. In all-electric mode, just 50 miles of driving are possible, but Fering says that the car will offer 41.6 mpg, and that’s pretty decent. Fering also says that the truck is designed for customers to tailor it to their personal needs. One example of this is that the long-range fuel tanks can be swapped for water tanks instead.
The company adds that the truck is easy to repair and upgrade, meaning it can theoretically run forever too. Testing is already underway with plans for series production in the UK set to take off sometime in the first half of next year.