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- At CES 2023, RAM unveiled the futuristic concept of the 1500 Revolution BEV, an electric pickup truck with a sleek and robust design.
- With this concept, RAM introduces an innovative idea of a sliding rail system inside the interior, allowing for increased cargo space at the back or optimized passenger space depending on the user's needs.
- The electric motor positioned in both the front and rear axles forms a 4-wheel drive system for the vehicle. When operating in Level 3 autonomous mode, the steering wheel can even retract into the dashboard.
The 1500 Revolution BEV boasts a stunning exterior, impressing with its sleek body, prominent front grille adorned with LED lighting, and eye-catching rear lights. The division between the cabin and the rear cargo bed is stylishly accentuated, giving it a distinct personality. The vehicle also features design elements such as the illuminated RAM emblem.
The Revolution comes equipped with power-operated tailgate, flush door handles, and retractable steps for both the driver's cabin and the cargo bed. The rear seat cargo door opens in the opposite direction, eliminating the need for the B-pillar and facilitating easier access. The Revolution foregoes traditional rearview mirrors in favor of lightweight 3D printed mirror-camera systems installed on both sides.
The Revolution is fitted with 35-inch tires wrapped around 24-inch rims, featuring illuminated wheel hub covers with stationary RAM logos that light up as the vehicle moves, reminiscent of the rims on Rolls-Royces. Inside the cabin, a standout feature of the 1500 Revolution BEV is the 'Ram Track' function, a rail system that allows users to easily configure the interior space of the vehicle with flexibility.
These rails are also responsible for securing cargo at the rear. When needed, the second-row seats can slide forward slightly, creating space to accommodate the third-row seats with two additional seats. At the rear, the cargo bed floor can slide out further, creating space for storing large-sized items. Not only customizable cabin arrangements, but the central control area also has the ability to transform. The center console shifts into a work desk, with a total screen size of 28 inches on the touchscreen display, and the lower screen can be detached to serve different display and usage needs.
The RAM 1500 Revolution BEV features the latest and most advanced technologies, including those that were once only in the manufacturer's imagination. The vehicle is equipped with a 360-degree camera system, AI-powered voice assistant operation, augmented reality technology on the touchscreen and windshield. The vehicle's steering wheel is also equipped with small touchscreen displays, and the vehicle's ceiling is made of glass that can change opacity or transition to a darker shade with just one button. Recycled materials are also prioritized for many components of the vehicle to help make the manufacturing process environmentally friendly.
The RAM 1500 Revolution is equipped with a unique feature called Shadow Mode, which allows it to automatically follow the driver when they walk in front. RAM states that this feature will save time returning to the vehicle when the owner wants to walk around, and the vehicle is always by their side like a companion.
The RAM 1500 Revolution BEV is developed on the STLA Frame EV body-on-frame platform, featuring 2 electric motors, one placed on each axle to form a four-wheel drive system. The vehicle's power is yet to be disclosed, but RAM states that with just 10 minutes of charging through the 800-volt system with a maximum power of 350 kW, the vehicle can travel up to 160 km.
The vehicle features rear-wheel steering with a 15º steering angle to increase the vehicle's maneuverability. The vehicle's air suspension system can be adjusted in 3 levels depending on the driving conditions. RAM states that the vehicle has Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities, during which the steering wheel retracts and augmented reality display helps occupants control vehicle information and entertainment. Outside, the vehicle also integrates a projector system for communication with other drivers or can transform the vehicle into a mobile movie projection system.
