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“The technology we co-developed with ZF creates a synchronized relationship between the trailer and tow vehicle, enabling the trailer to move in harmony while reducing the pulling effect required from the tow vehicle,” said Josef Hjelmaker, chief innovator officer at Thor Industries. .

The eStream concept has a pair of electric motors at each wheel that pump out a combined 242 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. No, you can’t drive the eStream without a gasoline-powered or electric tow vehicle, but the electric drive axle helps the tow vehicle save on fuel or energy.
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