REE Unveils Leopard, A Fully Autonomous Concept Vehicle

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REE Automotive revealed 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.
Leopard’s design and specifications are the results 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 3400 mm in length with front-wheel-steer, rear-wheel-drive, and has a 2-tonne gross vehicle weight.
Leopard – the 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 ownership (TCO) structure: each vehicle in the fleet will be less expensive to run and maintain due to reduced energy cost and improved serviceability, leading to lower maintenance costs.
Daniel Barel, REE co-founder, and CEO said, “Autonomous and electric vehicles ‘Powered by REE’ offer unsurpassed operational efficiency and the lowest total cost of ownership combined with full flexibility when it comes to integrating top hats in virtually any size, shape or form. We’re here to make the shift to a carbon-neutral future a reality faster and at scale.”
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary purpose of REE Automotive's new concept vehicle, Leopard?
What is the primary purpose of REE Automotive's new concept vehicle, Leopard?
Leopard is an autonomous concept vehicle primarily designed for last-mile autonomous and electric delivery companies. It also targets delivery fleet operators, e-retailers, and technology companies aiming to create fully autonomous solutions for their operations.
Q.How is Leopard designed to carry more cargo than other vehicles?
How is Leopard designed to carry more cargo than other vehicles?
Leopard is designed to carry significantly more cargo due to REE's innovative low, flat floor. This design choice optimises the vehicle's interior space for freight, allowing for greater load capacity in each trip.
Q.What are the stated benefits of Leopard for businesses in terms of cost and environmental impact?
What are the stated benefits of Leopard for businesses in terms of cost and environmental impact?
The Leopard is designed for a strong total cost of ownership, making each vehicle cheaper to run and maintain due to reduced energy consumption and improved serviceability. It also aims to improve environmental impact by enabling fewer trips with fewer vehicles.
Q.What are the key physical specifications mentioned for the Leopard concept vehicle?
What are the key physical specifications mentioned for the Leopard concept vehicle?
The Leopard concept vehicle is 3400 mm in length and has a 2-tonne gross vehicle weight. It features a front-wheel-steer and rear-wheel-drive configuration, designed for efficient last-mile operations.